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Eva Ward 1868–1952 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 December 1868

Birth Location: Ashland, Saunders County, Nebraska, United States of America

Death Date: 24 January 1952

Death Location: Norfolk, Madison County, Nebraska, United States of America

Father: Stephen 💙

Mother: Esther 💙

Spouse(s): Columbus Freeman

Children(s): Stella Freeman, Earnest Freeman, Laverne Freeman, Stephen Freeman

The story of Eva Ward began in 1868 in Ashland, Saunders County, Nebraska, United States of America. In 1870, Eva Ward resided in Plattsmouth, Cass, Nebraska, USA. In 1870, Eva Ward resided in Plattsmouth, Cass, Nebraska, USA. Eva Ward married Columbus L Freeman, and had children including Earnest Alvin Freeman, Laverne William Freeman, Stella M Freeman, Stephen L Freeman. Eva Ward passed away in 1952 in Norfolk, Madison County, Nebraska, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Eva Ward began in 1868 in Ashland, Saunders County, Nebraska, United States of America.
  • In 1870, Eva Ward resided in Plattsmouth, Cass, Nebraska, USA.
  • In 1870, Eva Ward resided in Plattsmouth, Cass, Nebraska, USA.
  • Eva Ward married Columbus L Freeman, and had children including Earnest Alvin Freeman, Laverne William Freeman, Stella M Freeman, Stephen L Freeman.
  • Eva Ward passed away in 1952 in Norfolk, Madison County, Nebraska, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Stephen 💙
1834–1918
Birth Location: Bowling Green, Clay County, Indiana, United States of America
S💙
Esther 💙
1841–1923
Birth Location: Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois, United States of America
E💙

Spouses(s)

Columbus Freeman
1856–1943
Birth Location: Van Buren County, Iowa, United States of America
CF

Children(s)

Stella Freeman
1887–
Birth Location: Wahoo, Saunders, Nebraska, USA
SF
Earnest Freeman
1886–1918
Birth Location: Nebraska, USA
EF
Laverne Freeman
1890–1944
Birth Location: Madison County, Nebraska, USA
LF
Stephen Freeman
1890–
Birth Location: Nebraska, USA
SF

Eva Ward's Ancestors

Self
Eva Ward
1868–1952
Birth Place: Ashland, Saunders County, Nebraska, United States of America
Parents
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
Grandparents
Jacob (Ward) 💙
1803–1870
Grayson, Virginia, United States
Nancy (Landreth) 💙
1809–1860
Virginia, United States
James (Lee) 💙
1800–1886
Virginia, USA
Mariah (Orsborn) 💙
1820–1877
Ohio, USA
Great-Grandparents
Stephen Ward
1770–1849
Abigail 💙
1778–1849
Solomon 💙
1782–1852
Mary 💙
1792–1876
Uzal Orsborn
1772–1840
Deborah Springer
1772–1816
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Wells 💙
1735–1821
Elizabeth Unknown
1735–1810
Enoch 💙
1745–1818
Mary 💙
1751–1822
Nathaniel 💙
1760–1833
Mary 💙
1752–1838
John Long
1755–1836
Susannah 💙
1754–1816
Abraham Orsborn
1746–1827
Rachel Hole
1751–1810

Eva Ward's Descendants

1.
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Eva Ward (9 December 1868–24 January 1952) m. Columbus (L.) Freeman (3 October 1856–26 July 1943)
  1. 1. Stella (M) Freeman 1887– m. Charles (Henry) Mahoney 1886–1952
    1. 1. Irvin (James) Mahoney 1909–1996 m. Hulda Pflugrad 1914–2008 m. Lafaye (Inez) Haswell 1921–2003
    2. 2. Alvin (Lum) Mahoney 1917–1996 m. Ruth (Delores) Kollmar 1920–1970
      1. 1. Jerry (Allen) Mahoney 1948–1972 m. Sharon (A) Whelan 1950–1972
      2. 2. Joanne (Marie) Mahoney 1942–2009 m. Larry (Gordon) Ballou 1937–1980
      3. 3. Jean (Delora) Mahoney 1948–1956
    3. 3. Yvonne Mahoney 1921–1922
  2. 2. Earnest (Alvin) Freeman 1886–1918 m. Ella Mahin 1887–1976
    1. 1. Kenneth (Hale) Freeman 1910–1971 m. Evelyn Juracek 1915–2019
      1. 1. Dayle (Duane) Freeman 1930–1995 m. Mary (Therese) Barry 1931–1996
    2. 2. Valley (Vern) Freeman 1908–1984 m. Clarice (Josephine) Freeman 1907–1989
    3. 3. Raymond (L) Freeman 1906– m. Meta Hofer 1915–1999
    4. 4. Eva (L) Freeman 1912–1984 m. Alvin (T) Klipphahn 1908–1995
    5. 5. Elvira (D) Freeman 1913–2002 m. Samuel (Bruce) Halsey 1903–1976
    6. 6. John Freeman 1915–
    7. 7. Ernest Freeman 1918–2017 m. Irene (M) Freeman 1918–2006
    8. 8. Willoughon Freeman 1909–
  3. 3. Laverne (William) Freeman 1890–1944 m. Grace 1890–1912 m. Elsie (Mary) Maas 1891–1972
    1. 1. Clotell ("Pat" Ida) Freeman 1917–1975 m. Ralph (Money) SR. 1909–1973
      1. 1. Dave (Joesph (Joe)) Money 1943–2011 m. Joann Nystrom 1944–2006
      2. 2. Ralph (Harland Money) JR. 1934–1995 m. Barbara (Kay) Reece 1938–1985
      3. 3. Stuart (Lee) Money 1936–2005
      4. 4. Robert (Eugene) Money 1940–2018
    2. 2. Velda (S) Freeman 1914–1990 m. Wilbern (B) Johnson 1913–1993
      1. 1. William (Burton) Johnson 1941–2007
    3. 3. Ruben (W) Freeman 1911–
    4. 4. Norma (Viola) Freeman 1920–1951 m. Marvin (Galen) Mikkelson 1913– m. Marcel (Thaddeus) Wysznski 1918–1973
  4. 4. Stephen (L) Freeman 1890–

Eva Ward's Timeline

21 Records

1868
9 December 1868
Birth of Eva Ward in Ashland, Saunders County, Nebraska, United States of America
Ashland, Saunders County, Nebraska, United States of America
1870
1870
Age 2
Eva Ward resided here in Plattsmouth, Cass, Nebraska, USA
Plattsmouth, Cass, Nebraska, USA
1870
1870
Age 2
Eva Ward resided here in Plattsmouth, Cass, Nebraska, USA
Plattsmouth, Cass, Nebraska, USA
1880
1880
Age 12
Eva Ward resided here in Marble, Saunders, Nebraska, USA
Marble, Saunders, Nebraska, USA
1880
1880
Age 12
Eva Ward resided here in Marble, Saunders, Nebraska, USA
Marble, Saunders, Nebraska, USA
1885
1885
Age 17
Eva Ward resided here in Marble, Saunders, Nebraska, USA
Marble, Saunders, Nebraska, USA
1885
25 Jun 1885
Age 17
Eva Ward resided here in Marble, Saunders, Nebraska
Marble, Saunders, Nebraska
1885
25 Jun 1885
Age 17
Eva Ward resided here in Marble, Saunders, Nebraska, USA
Marble, Saunders, Nebraska, USA
1889
1889
Age 21
Eva Ward resided here in South Omaha, Nebraska, USA
South Omaha, Nebraska, USA
1900
1900
Age 32
Eva Ward resided here in Willow Creek, Pierce, Nebraska, USA
Willow Creek, Pierce, Nebraska, USA
1900
1900
Age 32
Eva Ward resided here in Willow Creek, Pierce, Nebraska, USA
Willow Creek, Pierce, Nebraska, USA
1920
1920
Age 52
Eva Ward resided here in Norfolk Ward 3, Madison, Nebraska, USA
Norfolk Ward 3, Madison, Nebraska, USA
1920
1920
Age 52
Eva Ward resided here in Norfolk Ward 3, Madison, Nebraska, USA
Norfolk Ward 3, Madison, Nebraska, USA
1928
1928
Age 60
Eva Ward resided here in Norfolk, Madison, Nebraska, USA
Norfolk, Madison, Nebraska, USA
1930
1930
Age 62
Eva Ward resided here in Norfolk, Madison, Nebraska, USA
Norfolk, Madison, Nebraska, USA
1930
1930
Age 62
Eva Ward resided here in Norfolk, Madison, Nebraska, USA
Norfolk, Madison, Nebraska, USA
1935
1935
Age 67
Eva Ward resided here in Norfolk, Madison, Nebraska
Norfolk, Madison, Nebraska
1935
1935
Age 67
Eva Ward resided here in Norfolk, Madison, Nebraska, USA
Norfolk, Madison, Nebraska, USA
1940
1940
Age 72
Eva Ward resided here in Norfolk, Madison, Nebraska, USA
Norfolk, Madison, Nebraska, USA
1940
01 Apr 1940
Age 72
Eva Ward resided here in Norfolk, Madison, Nebraska, USA
Norfolk, Madison, Nebraska, USA
1952
24 January 1952
Age 84
Death of Eva Ward in Norfolk, Madison County, Nebraska, United States of America
Norfolk, Madison County, Nebraska, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 December 1868
    Event Place: Ashland, Saunders County, Nebraska, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Nebraska State Census Collection, 1860-1885, National Archives and Records Administration; Nebraska State Census; Year: 1885; SeriesRecord Group: M352; County: Saunders; Township: Marble; Page: 15
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Norfolk, Madison, Nebraska; Roll: m-t0627-02257; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 60-21
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Norfolk Ward 3, Madison, Nebraska; Roll: T625_993; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 149
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Norfolk, Madison, Nebraska; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0021; FHL microfilm: 2341023
    [5] Nebraska State Census, 1885
    [6] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Marble, Saunders, Nebraska; Roll: 755; Page: 269A; Enumeration District: 170
    [7] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Plattsmouth, Cass, Nebraska; Roll: M593_828; Page: 73A
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Willow Creek, Pierce, Nebraska; Roll: 937; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0152; FHL microfilm: 1240937
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] Nebraska, U.S., Select County Marriage Records, 1855-1908, State Library and Archives, Nebraska State Historical Society; Lincoln, Nebraska; Nebraska, Marriage Records
    [11] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Norfolk Daily News; Publication Date: 1 Feb 1952; Publication Place: Norfolk, Nebraska, USA; ,0.49447525,0.4895567,0.6809939&xid=3355
    [12] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Plattsmouth, Cass, Nebraska, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Plattsmouth, Cass, Nebraska; Roll: M593_828; Page: 73A

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Plattsmouth, Cass, Nebraska, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Plattsmouth, Cass, Nebraska; Roll: M593_828; Page: 73A

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Marble, Saunders, Nebraska, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Marble, Saunders, Nebraska; Roll: 755; Page: 269A; Enumeration District: 170

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Marble, Saunders, Nebraska, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Marble, Saunders, Nebraska; Roll: 755; Page: 269A; Enumeration District: 170

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1885
    Event Place: Marble, Saunders, Nebraska, USA
    Record Source: Nebraska State Census Collection, 1860-1885, National Archives and Records Administration; Nebraska State Census; Year: 1885; SeriesRecord Group: M352; County: Saunders; Township: Marble; Page: 15

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 25 Jun 1885
    Event Place: Marble, Saunders, Nebraska
    Record Source:
    [1] Nebraska State Census Collection, 1860-1885, National Archives and Records Administration; Nebraska State Census; Year: 1885; Series/Record Group: M352; County: Saunders; Township: Marble; Page: 15
    [2] Nebraska State Census, 1885

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 25 Jun 1885
    Event Place: Marble, Saunders, Nebraska, USA
    Record Source: Nebraska State Census, 1885

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1889
    Event Place: South Omaha, Nebraska, USA
    Record Source: Omaha, Nebraska Directories, 1889-1890

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Willow Creek, Pierce, Nebraska, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Willow Creek, Pierce, Nebraska; Roll: 937; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0152; FHL microfilm: 1240937

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Willow Creek, Pierce, Nebraska, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Willow Creek, Pierce, Nebraska; Roll: 937; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0152; FHL microfilm: 1240937

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Norfolk Ward 3, Madison, Nebraska, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Norfolk Ward 3, Madison, Nebraska; Roll: T625_993; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 149

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Norfolk Ward 3, Madison, Nebraska, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Norfolk Ward 3, Madison, Nebraska; Roll: T625_993; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 149

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1928
    Event Place: Norfolk, Madison, Nebraska, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Norfolk Daily News; Publication Date: 1 Feb 1952; Publication Place: Norfolk, Nebraska, USA; ,0.49447525,0.4895567,0.6809939&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Norfolk, Madison, Nebraska, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Norfolk, Madison, Nebraska; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0021; FHL microfilm: 2341023

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Norfolk, Madison, Nebraska, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Norfolk, Madison, Nebraska; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0021; FHL microfilm: 2341023

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Norfolk, Madison, Nebraska
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Norfolk, Madison, Nebraska; Roll: m-t0627-02257; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 60-21

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Norfolk, Madison, Nebraska, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Norfolk, Madison, Nebraska; Roll: m-t0627-02257; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 60-21

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Norfolk, Madison, Nebraska, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Norfolk, Madison, Nebraska; Roll: m-t0627-02257; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 60-21

    Genealogy Event 20
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 01 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Norfolk, Madison, Nebraska, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Norfolk, Madison, Nebraska; Roll: m-t0627-02257; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 60-21

    Genealogy Event 21
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 January 1952
    Event Place: Norfolk, Madison County, Nebraska, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Norfolk Daily News; Publication Date: 1 Feb 1952; Publication Place: Norfolk, Nebraska, USA; ,0.49447525,0.4895567,0.6809939&xid=3355
    [4] Nebraska, U.S., Index to Deaths, 1904-1955, Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services; Lincoln, Nebraska; Nebraska Death Index, 1956-1968
    [5] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 22
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Norfolk, Madison 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
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