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Francis Ward 1869–1935 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1869

Birth Location: Nakina, North Carolina

Death Date: 7 Aug 1935

Death Location: Bethel, Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: Joshua Ward

Mother: Milla Ward

Spouse(s): John Ward

Children(s): Annie Turner, Rosetta Ward, Amanda Ward, Major Ward, Moses Ward, Mary Ward

In 1869, Francis Ward entered the world in Nakina, North Carolina, born to Joshua H Ward And Milla A Ward. In 1870, Francis Ward resided in Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, United States. In 1870, Francis Ward resided in Williams, Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina, US. Francis Ward married John Kelly Ward, and had children including Amanda Ward, Annie Turner, Major Ward, Mary M Ward, Moses Ward, Rosetta Ward. Francis Ward passed away in 1935 in Bethel, Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1869, Francis Ward entered the world in Nakina, North Carolina, born to Joshua H Ward And Milla A Ward.
  • In 1870, Francis Ward resided in Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, United States.
  • In 1870, Francis Ward resided in Williams, Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina, US.
  • Francis Ward married John Kelly Ward, and had children including Amanda Ward, Annie Turner, Major Ward, Mary M Ward, Moses Ward, Rosetta Ward.
  • Francis Ward passed away in 1935 in Bethel, Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joshua Ward
1819–1897
Birth Location: North Carolina
JW
Milla Ward
1835–1880
Birth Location: North Carolina
MW

Spouses(s)

John Ward
1870–2000
Birth Location: North Carolina
JW

Children(s)

Annie Turner
1915–2000
Birth Location: North Carolina
AT
Rosetta Ward
1890–
Birth Location: North Carolina
RW
Amanda Ward
1894–1968
Birth Location: North Carolina
AW
Major Ward
1897–1966
Birth Location: Columbus, North Carolina
MW
Moses Ward
1906–1953
Birth Location: Nakina, North Carolina
MW
Mary Ward
1892–1936
Birth Location: North Carolina
MW

Francis Ward's Ancestors

Self
Francis Ward
1869–1935
Birth Place: Nakina, North Carolina
Parents
Joshua H Ward
1819–1897
North Carolina
Milla (A) Ward
1835–1880
North Carolina
Grandparents
John Ward
1775–1854
North Carolina, United States
Elizabeth Stevens
1788–
Brunswick co NC, North Carolina, USA
William (Norris) Jr
1800–1876
Columbus, North Carolina, United States
Priscilla Alford
1810–1887
Horry County, S.C.
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Sr
1730–1810
Amelia Hathaway
1735–1790
William Norris
1772–1860
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Robert Norris
1723–1790
Edith James
1730–1811

Francis Ward's Descendants

1.
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Francis Ward (1869–7 Aug 1935) m. John (Kelly) Ward (Apr 1870–25 Aug 2000)
  1. 1. Annie Turner 1915–2000 m. Walter Smith 1916–
    1. 1. James (Kelly) Turner 1940–1940
  2. 2. Rosetta Ward 1890–
  3. 3. Amanda Ward 1894–1968 m. Ash Ward 1900–1961
    1. 1. Johnnie (Adam Ashley) Ward 1926–1990 m. Allie (Marie) Lee 1926–1999
  4. 4. Major Ward 1897–1966 m. Luty (Velma) Pierce 1901–1964
    1. 1. Daisy (Francis) Ward 1917–
    2. 2. Grady (Kelly) Ward 1920–1987
    3. 3. Carry (L) Ward 1923–
    4. 4. Charles (W) Ward 1926–
    5. 5. Lela (M) Ward 1934–2009
  5. 5. Moses Ward 1906–1953 m. Janie (S) Ward 1908–
  6. 6. Mary (M) Ward 1892–1936

Francis Ward's Timeline

14 Records

1869
1869
Birth of Francis Ward in Nakina, North Carolina
Nakina, North Carolina
1870
1870
Age 1
Francis Ward resided here in Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, United States
Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, United States
1870
1870
Age 1
Francis Ward resided here in Williams, Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Williams, Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1873
6 October 1873
Age 4
Birth of Francis Ward in Nakina, Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
Nakina, Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
1873
6 October 1873
Age 4
Birth of Francis Ward in Nakina, Columbus County, North Carolina, USA
Nakina, Columbus County, North Carolina, USA
1880
1880
Age 11
Francis Ward resided here in Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1880
1880
Age 11
Francis Ward resided here in Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, United States
Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, United States
1900
1900
Age 31
Francis Ward resided here in Lee Township, Columbus, North Carolina
Lee Township, Columbus, North Carolina
1910
1910
Age 41
Francis Ward resided here in Lees, Columbus, North Carolina
Lees, Columbus, North Carolina
1920
1920
Age 51
Francis Ward resided here in Lees, Columbus, North Carolina
Lees, Columbus, North Carolina
1930
1930
Age 61
Francis Ward resided here in Lees, Columbus, North Carolina
Lees, Columbus, North Carolina
1935
7 August 1935
Age 66
Death of Francis Ward in Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
1935
7 August 1935
Age 66
Death of Francis Ward in Columbus County, North Carolina, USA
Columbus County, North Carolina, USA
1935
7 Aug 1935
Age 66
Death of Francis Ward in Columbus, North Carolina
Columbus, North Carolina

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 October 1873
    Event Place: Nakina, Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: 959; Family History Film: 1254959; Page: 125B; Enumeration District: 054; Image: 0417.
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 October 1873
    Event Place: Nakina, Columbus County, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1869
    Event Place: Nakina, North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1292; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 34; Image: .
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: 959; Family History Film: 1254959; Page: 125B; Enumeration District: 054; Image: 0417.
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T623_1189; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 34.
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Lees, 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 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Williams, Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: 959; Family History Film: 1254959; Page: 125B; Enumeration District: 054; Image: 0417.

    Genealogy Event 7
    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: 125B; Enumeration District: 054; Image: 0417.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Lee Township, Columbus, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T623_1189; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 34.

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1292; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 34; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 August 1935
    Event Place: Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 August 1935
    Event Place: Columbus County, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 Aug 1935
    Event Place: 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: .

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Bethel, Columbus County, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Bethel, Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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