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Emma Etta Ward 1890–1971 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 July 1890

Birth Location: Columbus County, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 8 Feb 1971

Death Location: Old Dock, Columbus County, North Carolina, USA

Father: John Ward

Mother: Emma Powell

Spouse(s): Barney Blackmon

Children(s): Lula Blackman

In 1890, Emma Etta Ward entered the world in Columbus County, North Carolina, USA, born to John James Ward And Emma E Powell. In 1900, Emma Etta Ward resided in Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA. Emma Etta Ward married Barney Blackmon, and had children including Lula Blackman. Emma Etta Ward passed away in 1971 in Old Dock, Columbus County, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1890, Emma Etta Ward entered the world in Columbus County, North Carolina, USA, born to John James Ward And Emma E Powell.
  • In 1900, Emma Etta Ward resided in Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA.
  • Emma Etta Ward married Barney Blackmon, and had children including Lula Blackman.
  • Emma Etta Ward passed away in 1971 in Old Dock, Columbus County, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Ward
1859–1936
Birth Location: Columbus County, North Carolina, USA
JW
Emma Powell
1867–1949
Birth Location: South Carolina, USA
EP

Spouses(s)

Barney Blackmon
1886–1959
Birth Location: Columbus County, North Carolina, USA
BB

Children(s)

Lula Blackman
1919–
Birth Location: North Carolina
LB

Emma Ward's Ancestors

Self
Emma Ward
1890–1971
Birth Place: Columbus County, North Carolina, USA
Parents
John James Ward
1859–1936
Columbus County, North Carolina, USA
Emma (E) Powell
1867–1949
South Carolina, USA
Grandparents
John (Staford) Ward
1829–1918
Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
Mary (Frances) Long
1840–1918
Columbus County, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
James Ward
1798–1888
Mary Faulk
1811–1867
John Long
1815–1903
Rachael Gore
1816–1900
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Jr
1770–1790
Mary Sutton
1780–1845
Priscilla West
1795–1869
Joseph Gore
–1864

Emma Ward's Descendants

1.
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Emma (Etta) Ward (8 July 1890–8 Feb 1971) m. Barney Blackmon (26 January 1886–8 November 1959)
  1. 1. Lula Blackman 1919–

Emma Ward's Timeline

10 Records

1890
8 Jul 1890
Birth of Emma Etta Ward in North Carolina
North Carolina
1890
8 July 1890
Birth of Emma Etta Ward in Columbus County, North Carolina, USA
Columbus County, North Carolina, USA
1900
1900
Age 10
Emma Etta Ward resided here in Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 20
Emma Etta Ward resided here in Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1920
1920
Age 30
Emma Etta Ward resided here in Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1930
1930
Age 40
Emma Etta Ward resided here in Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1935
1935
Age 45
Emma Etta Ward resided here in Lees, Columbus, North Carolina
Lees, Columbus, North Carolina
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 50
Emma Etta Ward resided here in Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1971
8 February 1971
Age 81
Death of Emma Etta Ward in Whiteville, Columbus County, North Carolina, USA
Whiteville, Columbus County, North Carolina, USA
1971
8 Feb 1971
Age 81
Death of Emma Etta Ward in Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 Jul 1890
    Event Place: North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T627_2892; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 24-14
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T627_2893; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 24-31A
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1292; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 34; Image: 827
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: 1683; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0011; Image: 58.0; FHL microfilm: 2341417
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: 1189; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0034; FHL microfilm: 1241189
    [7] North Carolina Death Collection
    [8] North Carolina, Deaths

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 July 1890
    Event Place: Columbus County, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: 1189; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0034; FHL microfilm: 1241189

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1292; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 34; Image: 827

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: 1683; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0011; Image: 58.0; FHL microfilm: 2341417

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T627_2892; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 24-14
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T627_2893; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 24-31A

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T627_2892; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 24-14
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T627_2893; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 24-31A

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Columbus
    Record Source: North Carolina Death Collection

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina
    Record Source: North Carolina Death Certificates

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 February 1971
    Event Place: Whiteville, Columbus County, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 Feb 1971
    Event Place: Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] North Carolina Death Collection

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Old Dock, Columbus County, North Carolina, USA
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