Sign up to explore more
Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.
Sign up to explore more
Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.
Elmer William Ward 1905–1997 – Genealogical Records
Birth Date: 13 May 1905
Birth Location: Ashland, Saunders, Nebraska, USA
Death Date: 24 Jul 1997
Death Location: Valentine, Cherry County, Nebraska, United States of America
Father: James 💙
Mother: Julia 💙
Spouse(s): Bernice Ayers
Children(s): Bernice Ward, Elmer Jr, James Ward
Elmer William Ward was born in 1905 in Ashland, Saunders, Nebraska, USA, the child of James Henry Ward And Julia Ellen Landreth. In 1910, Elmer William Ward resided in Ashland Ward 1, Saunders, Nebraska, USA. In 1910, Elmer William Ward resided in Ashland, Saunders, Nebraska, USA. Elmer William Ward married Bernice Winifred Ayers, and had children including Bernice Winifred Ward, Elmer William Bill Ward Jr, Frances La Verne Ward, James Merritt Jim Ward, Leslie Gale Mick Ward. Elmer William Ward passed away in 1997 in Valentine, Cherry County, Nebraska, United States of America.
Find more search results for Elmer Ward
EW
Reliability Score
This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.
Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
- A 3 criteria (Strong)
- B 2 criteria (Medium)
- C 1 criteria (Basic)
- N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)
This tree's reliability score:
- Record available
- Descendant's record available
- Star tree owner
Biography
- Elmer William Ward was born in 1905 in Ashland, Saunders, Nebraska, USA, the child of James Henry Ward And Julia Ellen Landreth.
- In 1910, Elmer William Ward resided in Ashland Ward 1, Saunders, Nebraska, USA.
- In 1910, Elmer William Ward resided in Ashland, Saunders, Nebraska, USA.
- Elmer William Ward married Bernice Winifred Ayers, and had children including Bernice Winifred Ward, Elmer William Bill Ward Jr, Frances La Verne Ward, James Merritt Jim Ward, Leslie Gale Mick Ward.
- Elmer William Ward passed away in 1997 in Valentine, Cherry County, Nebraska, United States of America.
Immediate Family
Parents
James 💙
1860–1932
Birth Location: Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
J💙
Julia 💙
1868–1923
Birth Location: Boone, Boone, Iowa, United States
J💙
Spouses(s)
Bernice Ayers
1911–1969
Birth Location: Merriman, Cherry County, Nebraska, United States of America
BA
Children(s)
Bernice Ward
1935–1991
Birth Location: Merriman, Cherry, Nebraska, USA
BW
Elmer Jr
1932–2020
Birth Location: Valentine, Cherry, Nebraska, USA
EJ
James Ward
1937–2015
Birth Location: Merriman, Cherry, Nebraska, USA
JW
Elmer Ward's Ancestors
Self
Elmer Ward
1905–1997
Birth Place: Ashland, Saunders, Nebraska, USA
Parents
James Henry Ward 💙
1860–1932
Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
Julia (Ellen Landreth) 💙
1868–1923
Boone, Boone, Iowa, United States
Grandparents
Stephen (Douglas Ward) 💙
1834–1918
Bowling Green, Clay County, Indiana, United States of America
Esther (Maria Lee) 💙
1841–1923
Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, United States of America
David (Martin Landreth) 💙
1830–1908
North Carolina, United States of America
Sarah (Jane Bass) 💙
1837–1885
Owen County, Indiana, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
Jacob 💙
1803–1870
Nancy 💙
1809–1860
James 💙
1800–1886
Mariah 💙
1820–1877
James 💙
1808–1865
Rachel 💙
1810–1890
Thomas 💙
1788–1882
Mary 💙
1799–1885
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Stephen Ward
1770–1849
Abigail 💙
1778–1849
Solomon 💙
1782–1852
Mary 💙
1792–1876
Uzal Orsborn
1772–1840
Deborah Springer
1772–1816
John 💙
1784–1867
Elizabeth 💙
1790–1859
Edward 💙
1760–1847
Hannah 💙
1760–1840
Edward 💙
1760–1847
Hannah 💙
1760–1840
Elmer Ward's Descendants
1.
EW
Elmer (William) Ward
(13 May 1905–24 Jul 1997)
m. Bernice (Winifred) Ayers (10 Apr 1911–05 Dec 1969)
-
1. Bernice (Winifred) Ward 1935–1991 m. Willis Brown 1932–2014
-
2. Elmer (William "Bill" Ward) Jr 1932–2020 m. Della (Ilene) Johnson 1934–2020
-
3. James (Merritt "Jim") Ward 1937–2015
Elmer Ward's Timeline
16 Records
1905
13 May 1905
Birth of Elmer William Ward in Ashland, Saunders, Nebraska, USA
Ashland, Saunders, Nebraska, USA
1910
1910
Age 5
Elmer William Ward resided here in Ashland Ward 1, Saunders, Nebraska, USA
Ashland Ward 1, Saunders, Nebraska, USA
1910
1910
Age 5
Elmer William Ward resided here in Ashland, Saunders, Nebraska, USA
Ashland, Saunders, Nebraska, USA
1920
1920
Age 15
Elmer William Ward resided here in Ashland, Saunders, Nebraska, USA
Ashland, Saunders, Nebraska, USA
1920
1920
Age 15
Elmer William Ward resided here in Ashland, Saunders, Nebraska, USA
Ashland, Saunders, Nebraska, USA
1930
1930
Age 25
Elmer William Ward resided here in Merriman, Cherry, Nebraska, USA
Merriman, Cherry, Nebraska, USA
1930
1930
Age 25
Elmer William Ward resided here in Merriman, Cherry, Nebraska, USA
Merriman, Cherry, Nebraska, USA
1931
1931
Age 26
Elmer William Ward resided here in Cherry
Cherry
1931
1931
Age 26
Elmer William Ward resided here in Cherry
Cherry
1935
1935
Age 30
Elmer William Ward resided here in Merriman, Cherry, Nebraska
Merriman, Cherry, Nebraska
1940
1940
Age 35
Elmer William Ward resided here in Township 36 Range 38, Bennett, South Dakota, USA
Township 36 Range 38, Bennett, South Dakota, USA
1940
01 Apr 1940
Age 35
Elmer William Ward resided here in Bennett, South Dakota, USA
Bennett, South Dakota, USA
1946
25 Jul 1946
Age 41
Elmer William Ward resided here in Valentine, Cherry, Nebraska, USA
Valentine, Cherry, Nebraska, USA
1950
1950
Age 45
Elmer William Ward resided here in Valentine, Cherry, Nebraska, USA
Valentine, Cherry, Nebraska, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 46
Elmer William Ward resided here in Nebraska
Nebraska
1997
24 Jul 1997
Age 92
Death of Elmer William Ward in Valentine, Cherry County, Nebraska, United States of America
Valentine, Cherry County, Nebraska, United States of America
1905
13 May 1905
Birth of Elmer William Ward in Ashland, Saunders, Nebraska, USA
Ashland, Saunders, Nebraska, USA
1910
1910
Age 5
Elmer William Ward resided here in Ashland Ward 1, Saunders, Nebraska, USA
Ashland Ward 1, Saunders, Nebraska, USA
1910
1910
Age 5
Elmer William Ward resided here in Ashland, Saunders, Nebraska, USA
Ashland, Saunders, Nebraska, USA
1920
1920
Age 15
Elmer William Ward resided here in Ashland, Saunders, Nebraska, USA
Ashland, Saunders, Nebraska, USA
1920
1920
Age 15
Elmer William Ward resided here in Ashland, Saunders, Nebraska, USA
Ashland, Saunders, Nebraska, USA
1930
1930
Age 25
Elmer William Ward resided here in Merriman, Cherry, Nebraska, USA
Merriman, Cherry, Nebraska, USA
1930
1930
Age 25
Elmer William Ward resided here in Merriman, Cherry, Nebraska, USA
Merriman, Cherry, Nebraska, USA
1931
1931
Age 26
Elmer William Ward resided here in Cherry
Cherry
1931
1931
Age 26
Elmer William Ward resided here in Cherry
Cherry
1935
1935
Age 30
Elmer William Ward resided here in Merriman, Cherry, Nebraska
Merriman, Cherry, Nebraska
1940
1940
Age 35
Elmer William Ward resided here in Township 36 Range 38, Bennett, South Dakota, USA
Township 36 Range 38, Bennett, South Dakota, USA
1940
01 Apr 1940
Age 35
Elmer William Ward resided here in Bennett, South Dakota, USA
Bennett, South Dakota, USA
1946
25 Jul 1946
Age 41
Elmer William Ward resided here in Valentine, Cherry, Nebraska, USA
Valentine, Cherry, Nebraska, USA
1950
1950
Age 45
Elmer William Ward resided here in Valentine, Cherry, Nebraska, USA
Valentine, Cherry, Nebraska, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 46
Elmer William Ward resided here in Nebraska
Nebraska
1997
24 Jul 1997
Age 92
Death of Elmer William Ward in Valentine, Cherry County, Nebraska, United States of America
Valentine, Cherry County, Nebraska, United States of America
Sources
Genealogy Event 1
Event Type: Birth
Event Date: 13 May 1905
Event Place: Ashland, Saunders, Nebraska, USA
Record Source:
[1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for South Dakota, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 80
[2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Township 36 Range 38, Bennett, South Dakota; Roll: m-t0627-03847; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 4-14
[3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
[4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Ashland, Saunders, Nebraska; Roll: T625_1001; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 144
[5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Merriman, Cherry, Nebraska; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0027; FHL microfilm: 2341003
[6] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Publication Date: 7 Dec 2013; Publication Place: Lincoln, Nebraska, USA
[7] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Publication Place: Nebraska, USA
[8] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Publication Place: Nebraska, USA
[9] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Ashland Ward 1, Saunders, Nebraska; Roll: T624_855; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0134; FHL microfilm: 1374868
[10] South Dakota Marriages, South Dakota Department of Health; Pierre, South Dakota; South Dakota Marriage Records, 1905-2016
[11] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
[12] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
[13] 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Valentine, Cherry, N
[14] Web: Nebraska, Find A Grave Index, 1854-2011
Genealogy Event 2
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1910
Event Place: Ashland Ward 1, Saunders, Nebraska, USA
Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Ashland Ward 1, Saunders, Nebraska; Roll: T624_855; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0134; FHL microfilm: 1374868
Genealogy Event 3
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1910
Event Place: Ashland, Saunders, Nebraska, USA
Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Ashland Ward 1, Saunders, Nebraska; Roll: T624_855; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0134; FHL microfilm: 1374868
Genealogy Event 4
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1920
Event Place: Ashland, Saunders, Nebraska, USA
Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Ashland, Saunders, Nebraska; Roll: T625_1001; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 144
Genealogy Event 5
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1920
Event Place: Ashland, Saunders, Nebraska, USA
Record Source: U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Publication Date: 7 Dec 2013; Publication Place: Lincoln, Nebraska, USA
Genealogy Event 6
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1930
Event Place: Merriman, Cherry, Nebraska, USA
Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Merriman, Cherry, Nebraska; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0027; FHL microfilm: 2341003
Genealogy Event 7
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1930
Event Place: Merriman, Cherry, Nebraska, USA
Record Source: U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Publication Place: Nebraska, USA
Genealogy Event 8
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1931
Event Place: Cherry
Record Source: South Dakota Marriages, South Dakota Department of Health; Pierre, South Dakota; South Dakota Marriage Records, 1905-2016
Genealogy Event 9
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1931
Event Place: Cherry
Record Source: South Dakota Marriages, South Dakota Department of Health; Pierre, South Dakota; South Dakota Marriage Records, 1905-2016
Genealogy Event 10
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1935
Event Place: Merriman, Cherry, Nebraska
Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Township 36 Range 38, Bennett, South Dakota; Roll: m-t0627-03847; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 4-14
Genealogy Event 11
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1940
Event Place: Township 36 Range 38, Bennett, South Dakota, USA
Record Source:
[1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for South Dakota, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 80
[2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Township 36 Range 38, Bennett, South Dakota; Roll: m-t0627-03847; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 4-14
Genealogy Event 12
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 01 Apr 1940
Event Place: Bennett, South Dakota, USA
Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Township 36 Range 38, Bennett, South Dakota; Roll: m-t0627-03847; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 4-14
Genealogy Event 13
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 25 Jul 1946
Event Place: Valentine, Cherry, Nebraska, USA
Record Source: Nebraska, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, Cherry County News; Publication Date: 25 Jul 1946; Publication Place: Valentine, Nebraska, USA
Genealogy Event 14
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1950
Event Place: Valentine, Cherry, Nebraska, USA
Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Valentine, Cherry, N
Genealogy Event 15
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: Before 1951
Event Place: Nebraska
Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
Genealogy Event 16
Event Type: Residence
Event Place: Cherry
Record Source: U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Publication Place: Nebraska, USA
Genealogy Event 17
Event Type: Death
Event Date: 24 Jul 1997
Event Place: Valentine, Cherry County, Nebraska, United States of America
Record Source:
[1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
[2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
[3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
Genealogy Event 18
Event Type: Burial
Event Place: Valentine, Cherry County, Nebraska, United States of America
Record Source:
[1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
[2] Web: Nebraska, Find A Grave Index, 1854-2011
Event Type: Birth
Event Date: 13 May 1905
Event Place: Ashland, Saunders, Nebraska, USA
Record Source:
[1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for South Dakota, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 80
[2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Township 36 Range 38, Bennett, South Dakota; Roll: m-t0627-03847; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 4-14
[3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
[4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Ashland, Saunders, Nebraska; Roll: T625_1001; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 144
[5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Merriman, Cherry, Nebraska; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0027; FHL microfilm: 2341003
[6] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Publication Date: 7 Dec 2013; Publication Place: Lincoln, Nebraska, USA
[7] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Publication Place: Nebraska, USA
[8] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Publication Place: Nebraska, USA
[9] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Ashland Ward 1, Saunders, Nebraska; Roll: T624_855; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0134; FHL microfilm: 1374868
[10] South Dakota Marriages, South Dakota Department of Health; Pierre, South Dakota; South Dakota Marriage Records, 1905-2016
[11] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
[12] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
[13] 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Valentine, Cherry, N
[14] Web: Nebraska, Find A Grave Index, 1854-2011
Genealogy Event 2
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1910
Event Place: Ashland Ward 1, Saunders, Nebraska, USA
Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Ashland Ward 1, Saunders, Nebraska; Roll: T624_855; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0134; FHL microfilm: 1374868
Genealogy Event 3
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1910
Event Place: Ashland, Saunders, Nebraska, USA
Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Ashland Ward 1, Saunders, Nebraska; Roll: T624_855; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0134; FHL microfilm: 1374868
Genealogy Event 4
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1920
Event Place: Ashland, Saunders, Nebraska, USA
Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Ashland, Saunders, Nebraska; Roll: T625_1001; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 144
Genealogy Event 5
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1920
Event Place: Ashland, Saunders, Nebraska, USA
Record Source: U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Publication Date: 7 Dec 2013; Publication Place: Lincoln, Nebraska, USA
Genealogy Event 6
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1930
Event Place: Merriman, Cherry, Nebraska, USA
Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Merriman, Cherry, Nebraska; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0027; FHL microfilm: 2341003
Genealogy Event 7
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1930
Event Place: Merriman, Cherry, Nebraska, USA
Record Source: U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Publication Place: Nebraska, USA
Genealogy Event 8
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1931
Event Place: Cherry
Record Source: South Dakota Marriages, South Dakota Department of Health; Pierre, South Dakota; South Dakota Marriage Records, 1905-2016
Genealogy Event 9
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1931
Event Place: Cherry
Record Source: South Dakota Marriages, South Dakota Department of Health; Pierre, South Dakota; South Dakota Marriage Records, 1905-2016
Genealogy Event 10
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1935
Event Place: Merriman, Cherry, Nebraska
Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Township 36 Range 38, Bennett, South Dakota; Roll: m-t0627-03847; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 4-14
Genealogy Event 11
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1940
Event Place: Township 36 Range 38, Bennett, South Dakota, USA
Record Source:
[1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for South Dakota, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 80
[2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Township 36 Range 38, Bennett, South Dakota; Roll: m-t0627-03847; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 4-14
Genealogy Event 12
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 01 Apr 1940
Event Place: Bennett, South Dakota, USA
Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Township 36 Range 38, Bennett, South Dakota; Roll: m-t0627-03847; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 4-14
Genealogy Event 13
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 25 Jul 1946
Event Place: Valentine, Cherry, Nebraska, USA
Record Source: Nebraska, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, Cherry County News; Publication Date: 25 Jul 1946; Publication Place: Valentine, Nebraska, USA
Genealogy Event 14
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1950
Event Place: Valentine, Cherry, Nebraska, USA
Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Valentine, Cherry, N
Genealogy Event 15
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: Before 1951
Event Place: Nebraska
Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
Genealogy Event 16
Event Type: Residence
Event Place: Cherry
Record Source: U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Publication Place: Nebraska, USA
Genealogy Event 17
Event Type: Death
Event Date: 24 Jul 1997
Event Place: Valentine, Cherry County, Nebraska, United States of America
Record Source:
[1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
[2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
[3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
Genealogy Event 18
Event Type: Burial
Event Place: Valentine, Cherry County, Nebraska, United States of America
Record Source:
[1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
[2] Web: Nebraska, Find A Grave Index, 1854-2011