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Enoch Ward 1746–1785 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1746

Birth Location: Carteret, North Carolina, United States

Death Date: 4 Sep 1785

Death Location: Carteret, North Carolina, United States

Father: Enoch Ward

Mother: Mary Shackelford

Spouse(s): Abigal Shepard

Children(s): Sarah Ward, Hannah Ward, Solomon Ward, Elijah Ward, William Ward, Jacob Ward, David Ward

The story of Enoch Ward began in 1746 in Carteret, North Carolina, United States. In 1771, Enoch Ward resided in Carteret County, NC. In 1780, Enoch Ward resided in Carteret County, North Carolina, United States. Enoch Ward married Abigal Shepard, and had children including David Ward, Elijah Ward, Hannah Ward, Jacob Ward, Sarah Ward, Solomon Ward, William Ward. Enoch Ward passed away in 1785 in Carteret, North Carolina, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Enoch Ward began in 1746 in Carteret, North Carolina, United States.
  • In 1771, Enoch Ward resided in Carteret County, NC.
  • In 1780, Enoch Ward resided in Carteret County, North Carolina, United States.
  • Enoch Ward married Abigal Shepard, and had children including David Ward, Elijah Ward, Hannah Ward, Jacob Ward, Sarah Ward, Solomon Ward, William Ward.
  • Enoch Ward passed away in 1785 in Carteret, North Carolina, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Enoch Ward
1690–1750
Birth Location: Henrico, Virginia Colony, British North America
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Mary Shackelford
1698–1786
Birth Location: Carteret, North Carolina, United States
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Spouses(s)

Abigal Shepard
–1785
Birth Location: Carteret, North Carolina, United States
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Children(s)

Sarah Ward
1763–
Birth Location: Carteret, North Carolina, United States
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Hannah Ward
1766–1795
Birth Location: Carteret, North Carolina, United States
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Solomon Ward
1766–1838
Birth Location: Carteret, North Carolina, United States
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Elijah Ward
1766–
Birth Location: –
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William Ward
1766–
Birth Location: –
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Jacob Ward
1766–1785
Birth Location: –
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David Ward
1766–1789
Birth Location: Carteret, North Carolina, United States
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Enoch Ward's Ancestors

Self
Enoch Ward
1746–1785
Birth Place: Carteret, North Carolina, United States
Parents
Enoch Ward
1690–1750
Henrico, Virginia Colony, British North America
Mary (Elizabeth) Shackelford
1698–1786
Carteret, North Carolina, United States
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Enoch Ward's Descendants

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Enoch Ward (1746–4 Sep 1785) m. Abigal Shepard (–1785)
  1. 1. Sarah Ward 1763–
  2. 2. Hannah Ward 1766–1795
  3. 3. Solomon Ward 1766–1838
  4. 4. Elijah Ward 1766–
  5. 5. William Ward 1766–
  6. 6. Jacob Ward 1766–1785
  7. 7. David Ward 1766–1789 m. Alice Borden –1834 m. Elizabeth Shepard 1772–
    1. 1. Elizabeth Wood 1814–1896 m. Isaac Rome 1787–1867
      1. 1. Susan (Roam) Gaines 1844–1918 m. James (Wesley) Gaines 1833–1912
        1. 1. Isaac (Henry) Gaines 1867–1941 m. Margaret (Ellen) Meador 1872–1937
        2. 2. William Gaines 1858–1910 m. Cornelia 1869– m. Martha Acre 1857– m. Cornelia 1869–
        3. 3. Sarah (E) Gaines 1859–1880
        4. 4. Thomas (Jefferson) Gaines 1858–1932
        5. 5. John Gaines 1862–1924
        6. 6. James (Buchanan) Gaines 1864–1941 m. Emma ("Emmer" "Emmie" Jenny Logan) Gaines 1863–
        7. 7. Tennessee Gaines 1870–
        8. 8. Alonzo (Samuel) Gaines 1877–1961
        9. 9. Antonio Gaines 1878–
        10. 10. Clarence (G) Gaines 1879–1960
        11. 11. Joseph Gaines 1872–1917
        12. 12. Joe Gaines 1879–
      2. 2. Catherine Roam 1833–
      3. 3. Henry (Overton) Roam 1835–1916
      4. 4. Jobe (Joseph) Roam 1838–1914
      5. 5. Nancy Roam 1845–
      6. 6. Tennessee Roam 1845–
      7. 7. Julia (Ann) Roam 1848–1929
      8. 8. Isaac Roam 1850–1922
      9. 9. William (Overton) Roam 1850–1923
      10. 10. John Roam 1867–
    2. 2. Abigail (cousin) Ward 1755–1807
    3. 3. Comfort Ward 1799–1839
    4. 4. David Ward 1800–1817
    5. 5. Abigail Ward 1802–
    6. 6. Hope Ward 1804–1883
    7. 7. William (Shepard) Ward 1805–
    8. 8. Charity (Elizabeth) Ward 1807–1826
    9. 9. Alice Ward 1809–
    10. 10. Hannah Ward 1811–
    11. 11. Rufus (King) Ward 1815–

Enoch Ward's Timeline

4 Records

1746
1746
Birth of Enoch Ward in Carteret, North Carolina, United States
Carteret, North Carolina, United States
1771
1771
Age 25
Enoch Ward resided here in Carteret County, NC
Carteret County, NC
1780
1780
Age 34
Enoch Ward resided here in Carteret County, North Carolina, United States
Carteret County, North Carolina, United States
1785
4 Sep 1785
Age 39
Death of Enoch Ward in Carteret, North Carolina, United States
Carteret, North Carolina, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1746
    Event Place: Carteret, North Carolina, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1771
    Event Place: Carteret County, NC
    Record Source: North Carolina Census, 1790-1890

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1780
    Event Place: Carteret County, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: U.S. Census Reconstructed Records, Document: Series: General Assembly; Box: Nov - Dec 1777 [North Carolina State Archives]; Call Number: Folder: Petitions; Page Number: 1; Family Number: 37

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 Sep 1785
    Event Place: Carteret, North Carolina, United States
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