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Gladys Ward 1929–2008 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 Apr 1929

Birth Location: Michigan

Death Date: 2008

Death Location: Westland, Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America

Father: Leo Ward

Mother: Katherine Freeman

Spouse(s): Henry Jr

Children(s):

In 1929, Gladys Ward entered the world in Michigan, born to Leo Aquineldo Ward And Katherine Irene Freeman. In 1930, Gladys Ward resided in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan. In 1935, Gladys Ward resided in Dearborn, Wayne, Michigan. Gladys Ward married Henry Mellor Jr. Gladys Ward passed away in 2008 in Westland, Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1929, Gladys Ward entered the world in Michigan, born to Leo Aquineldo Ward And Katherine Irene Freeman.
  • In 1930, Gladys Ward resided in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan.
  • In 1935, Gladys Ward resided in Dearborn, Wayne, Michigan.
  • Gladys Ward married Henry Mellor Jr.
  • Gladys Ward passed away in 2008 in Westland, Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Leo Ward
1901–1983
Birth Location: Alpena County, Michigan, USA
LW
Katherine Freeman
1905–1973
Birth Location: Cadillac, Wexford County, Michigan
KF

Spouses(s)

Henry Jr
1922–2007
Birth Location: Nottingham, England
HJ

Children(s)

Gladys Ward's Ancestors

Self
Gladys Ward
1929–2008
Birth Place: Michigan
Parents
Leo Aquineldo Ward
1901–1983
Alpena County, Michigan, USA
Katherine (Irene) Freeman
1905–1973
Cadillac, Wexford County, Michigan
Grandparents
Margarett Ward
1882–
Michigan
George (Addison Freeman) Sr
1867–1946
Van Buren County, Michigan
Myrtle (Luella) Cross
1868–1946
Michigan
Great-Grandparents
George Freeman
1838–1907
Nancy Farnsworth
1846–1906
William Cross
1832–1906
Abigail Brown
1823–1906
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Bradford Freeman
1807–1880
Clarissa Hertie
1809–1891
Joseph Farnsworth
1818–1888
Roxana Whitcomb
1821–1879
Abel Cross
1799–1869
Rhoda Ford
1810–1879
Calvin Brown
1808–1850
Mary Bishop
1811–

Gladys Ward's Timeline

7 Records

1929
11 Apr 1929
Birth of Gladys Ward in Michigan
Michigan
1930
1930
Age 1
Gladys Ward resided here in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
1935
1935
Age 6
Gladys Ward resided here in Dearborn, Wayne, Michigan
Dearborn, Wayne, Michigan
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 11
Gladys Ward resided here in Dearborn, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Dearborn, Wayne, Michigan, USA
1992
1992
Age 63
Gladys Ward resided here in Westland, MI
Westland, MI
2008
15 May 2008
Age 79
Death of Gladys Ward in Westland, Wayne, Michigan
Westland, Wayne, Michigan
2008
2008
Age 79
Burial of Gladys Ward in Westland, Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America
Westland, Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 Apr 1929
    Event Place: Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Dearborn, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T627_1826; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 82-36
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Issue State: Michigan; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: 1061; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0738; Image: 736.0; FHL microfilm: 2340796
    [5] Michigan, Marriage Records
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: 1061; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0738; Image: 736.0; FHL microfilm: 2340796

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Dearborn, Wayne, Michigan
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Dearborn, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T627_1826; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 82-36

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Dearborn, Wayne, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Dearborn, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T627_1826; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 82-36

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1992
    Event Place: Westland, MI
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 May 2008
    Event Place: Westland, Wayne, Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Issue State: Michigan; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 2008
    Event Place: Westland, Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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