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Francis Jenetta Ward 1890–1969 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 July 1890

Birth Location: North Carolina

Death Date: 2 December 1969

Death Location: Whiteville, Columbus County, North Carolina, USA

Father: John Ward

Mother: Emma Powell

Spouse(s): Bousie Blackman

Children(s): Marvin Blackman, John Blackman, Lena Blackman, Minnie Blackman

In 1890, Francis Jenetta Ward entered the world in North Carolina, born to John James Ward And Emma E Powell. In 1900, Francis Jenetta Ward resided in North Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA. In 1910, Francis Jenetta Ward resided in Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA. Francis Jenetta Ward married Bousie B Blackman, and had children including John Belton Blackman, Lena Katherine Blackman, Marvin Henry Blackman, Minnie F Blackman. Francis Jenetta Ward passed away in 1969 in Whiteville, Columbus County, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1890, Francis Jenetta Ward entered the world in North Carolina, born to John James Ward And Emma E Powell.
  • In 1900, Francis Jenetta Ward resided in North Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1910, Francis Jenetta Ward resided in Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA.
  • Francis Jenetta Ward married Bousie B Blackman, and had children including John Belton Blackman, Lena Katherine Blackman, Marvin Henry Blackman, Minnie F Blackman.
  • Francis Jenetta Ward passed away in 1969 in Whiteville, 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)

Bousie Blackman
1897–
Birth Location: North Carolina
BB

Children(s)

Marvin Blackman
1917–1995
Birth Location: Old Dock Col
MB
John Blackman
1925–
Birth Location: North Carolina
JB
Lena Blackman
1924–
Birth Location: Columbus, North Carolina
LB
Minnie Blackman
1920–
Birth Location: North Carolina
MB

Francis Ward's Ancestors

Self
Francis Ward
1890–1969
Birth Place: North Carolina
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

Francis Ward's Descendants

1.
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Francis (Jenetta) Ward (8 July 1890–2 December 1969) m. Bousie (B) Blackman (abt 1897–)
  1. 1. Marvin (Henry) Blackman 1917–1995
  2. 2. John (Belton) Blackman 1925–
  3. 3. Lena (Katherine) Blackman 1924–
  4. 4. Minnie (F) Blackman 1920–

Francis Ward's Timeline

8 Records

1890
8 July 1890
Birth of Francis Jenetta Ward in North Carolina
North Carolina
1900
1900
Age 10
Francis Jenetta Ward resided here in North Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
North Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 20
Francis Jenetta Ward resided here in Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1920
1920
Age 30
Francis Jenetta Ward resided here in Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1930
1930
Age 40
Francis Jenetta Ward resided here in Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1935
1935
Age 45
Francis Jenetta Ward resided here in Old Dock, Columbus, North Carolina
Old Dock, Columbus, North Carolina
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 50
Francis Jenetta Ward resided here in Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1969
2 December 1969
Age 79
Death of Francis Jenetta Ward in Brunswick, Columbus County, North Carolina, USA
Brunswick, Columbus County, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 July 1890
    Event Place: North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T627_2893; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 24-31A
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1292; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 34; Image: 827
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: 1683; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0011; Image: 64.0; FHL microfilm: 2341417
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: 1189; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0034; FHL microfilm: 1241189
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: North Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: 1190; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0041; FHL microfilm: 1241190
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1104; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0032; FHL microfilm: 1375117
    [8] North Carolina Death Collection
    [9] North Carolina, Marriage Index, Data Source: North Carolina State Archives
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: North Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: 1189; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0034; FHL microfilm: 1241189
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: North Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: 1190; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0041; FHL microfilm: 1241190

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1104; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0032; FHL microfilm: 1375117

    Genealogy Event 4
    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 5
    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: 10B; Enumeration District: 0011; Image: 64.0; FHL microfilm: 2341417

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Old Dock, Columbus, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T627_2893; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 24-31A

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 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 Place: Brunswick, Columbus, North Carolina
    Record Source: North Carolina Death Certificates

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

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 December 1969
    Event Place: Brunswick, Columbus County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] North Carolina Death Collection
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Whiteville, Columbus County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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