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Frank Vernon Ward 1874–1952 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 Apr 1874

Birth Location: Ohio, USA

Death Date: 22 Nov 1952

Death Location: Eloise, Wayne, Michigan, USA

Father: James Ward

Mother: Nancy Liggett

Spouse(s): Annie LePlante

Children(s): Thelma Ward, Arthur Ward, Frances Ward, George Ward, Howard Ward, Robert Ward

The story of Frank Vernon Ward began in 1874 in Ohio, USA. In 1880, Frank Vernon Ward resided in Riga, Lenawee, Michigan, USA. In 1900, Frank Vernon Ward resided in Battle Creek Ward 2, Calhoun, Michigan, USA. Frank Vernon Ward married Annie Leplante, and had children including Arthur Emmett Ward, Frances Mary Ward, George W Ward, Howard J Ward, Robert Ward, Thelma M Ward. Frank Vernon Ward passed away in 1952 in Eloise, Wayne, Michigan, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Frank Vernon Ward began in 1874 in Ohio, USA.
  • In 1880, Frank Vernon Ward resided in Riga, Lenawee, Michigan, USA.
  • In 1900, Frank Vernon Ward resided in Battle Creek Ward 2, Calhoun, Michigan, USA.
  • Frank Vernon Ward married Annie Leplante, and had children including Arthur Emmett Ward, Frances Mary Ward, George W Ward, Howard J Ward, Robert Ward, Thelma M Ward.
  • Frank Vernon Ward passed away in 1952 in Eloise, Wayne, Michigan, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Ward
1843–1911
Birth Location: New York, United States of America
JW
Nancy Liggett
1847–1884
Birth Location: Ohio, USA
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Spouses(s)

Annie LePlante
1877–
Birth Location: Canada
AL

Children(s)

Thelma Ward
1911–
Birth Location: Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan, USA
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Arthur Ward
1901–1902
Birth Location: Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan, USA
AW
Frances Ward
1918–1997
Birth Location: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
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George Ward
1901–
Birth Location: Michigan
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Howard Ward
1907–
Birth Location: Michigan, USA
HW
Robert Ward
1916–
Birth Location: Michigan, USA
RW

Frank Ward's Ancestors

Self
Frank Ward
1874–1952
Birth Place: Ohio, USA
Parents
James D. Ward
1843–1911
New York, United States of America
Nancy (Jane) Liggett
1847–1884
Ohio, USA
Grandparents
GJ (Joseph) Liggett
1791–1860
Pennsylvania, USA
GJ (Mahala) Harris
1812–
Maryland, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Frank Ward's Descendants

1.
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Frank (Vernon) Ward (29 Apr 1874–22 Nov 1952) m. Annie LePlante (May 1877–)
  1. 1. Thelma (M.) Ward 1911–
  2. 2. Arthur (Emmett) Ward 1901–1902
  3. 3. Frances (Mary) Ward 1918–1997
  4. 4. George (W.) Ward 1901–
  5. 5. Howard (J.) Ward 1907–
  6. 6. Robert Ward 1916–

Frank Ward's Timeline

9 Records

1874
29 Apr 1874
Birth of Frank Vernon Ward in Ohio, USA
Ohio, USA
1880
1880
Age 6
Frank Vernon Ward resided here in Riga, Lenawee, Michigan, USA
Riga, Lenawee, Michigan, USA
1900
1900
Age 26
Frank Vernon Ward resided here in Battle Creek Ward 2, Calhoun, Michigan, USA
Battle Creek Ward 2, Calhoun, Michigan, USA
1910
1910
Age 36
Frank Vernon Ward resided here in Battle Creek Ward 1, Calhoun, Michigan, USA
Battle Creek Ward 1, Calhoun, Michigan, USA
1920
1920
Age 46
Frank Vernon Ward resided here in Detroit Ward 19, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Detroit Ward 19, Wayne, Michigan, USA
1930
1930
Age 56
Frank Vernon Ward resided here in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
1935
1935
Age 61
Frank Vernon Ward resided here in Detroit, Michigan
Detroit, Michigan
1940
1940
Age 66
Frank Vernon Ward resided here in Sterling, Macomb, Michigan, USA
Sterling, Macomb, Michigan, USA
1952
22 Nov 1952
Age 78
Death of Frank Vernon Ward in Eloise, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Eloise, Wayne, Michigan, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 Apr 1874
    Event Place: Ohio, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Sterling, Macomb, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01784; Page: 63B; Enumeration District: 50-56
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Detroit Ward 19, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T625_818; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 597
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Page: 49B; Enumeration District: 0281; FHL microfilm: 2340777
    [4] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Michigan; Registration County: Wayne; Roll: 2032676; Draft Board: 24
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Riga, Lenawee, Michigan; Roll: 591; Page: 394A; Enumeration District: 166
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Battle Creek Ward 2, Calhoun, Michigan; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0031; FHL microfilm: 1240704
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Battle Creek Ward 1, Calhoun, Michigan; Roll: T624_640; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0033; FHL microfilm: 1374653
    [8] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records
    [9] Wayne County, Michigan, Death Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Riga, Lenawee, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Riga, Lenawee, Michigan; Roll: 591; Page: 394A; Enumeration District: 166

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Battle Creek Ward 2, Calhoun, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Battle Creek Ward 2, Calhoun, Michigan; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0031; FHL microfilm: 1240704

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Battle Creek Ward 1, Calhoun, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Battle Creek Ward 1, Calhoun, Michigan; Roll: T624_640; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0033; FHL microfilm: 1374653

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Detroit Ward 19, Wayne, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Detroit Ward 19, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T625_818; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 597

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Page: 49B; Enumeration District: 0281; FHL microfilm: 2340777

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Detroit, Michigan
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Sterling, Macomb, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01784; Page: 63B; Enumeration District: 50-56

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Sterling, Macomb, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Sterling, Macomb, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01784; Page: 63B; Enumeration District: 50-56

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Michigan; Registration County: Wayne; Roll: 2032676; Draft Board: 24

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Nov 1952
    Event Place: Eloise, Wayne, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records
    [2] Wayne County, Michigan, Death Index
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