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Grady Kelly Ward 1920–1987 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 4 Sep 1920

Birth Location: Columbus County, North Carolina

Death Date: 2 Mar 1987

Death Location: Nakina, Columbus, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: Major Ward

Mother: Luty Pierce

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Children(s):

In 1920, Grady Kelly Ward entered the world in Columbus County, North Carolina, born to Major Ward And Luty Velma Pierce. In 1930, Grady Kelly Ward resided in Lees, Columbus, North Carolina. In 1942, Grady Kelly Ward resided in Ash, Brunswick, North Carolina, United States. Grady Kelly Ward passed away in 1987 in Nakina, Columbus, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1920, Grady Kelly Ward entered the world in Columbus County, North Carolina, born to Major Ward And Luty Velma Pierce.
  • In 1930, Grady Kelly Ward resided in Lees, Columbus, North Carolina.
  • In 1942, Grady Kelly Ward resided in Ash, Brunswick, North Carolina, United States.
  • Grady Kelly Ward passed away in 1987 in Nakina, Columbus, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Grady Ward's Ancestors

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Grady Ward
1920–1987
Birth Place: Columbus County, North Carolina
Parents
Major Ward
1897–1966
Columbus, North Carolina
Luty (Velma) Pierce
1901–1964
Brunswick, North Carolina
Grandparents
John (Kelly) Ward
1870–2000
North Carolina
Francis Ward
1869–1935
Nakina, North Carolina
Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Ward
1850–1925
Sylvia Dyson
1848–1929
Joshua Ward
1819–1897
Milla Ward
1835–1880
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Simon Jr.
1804–1880
Sarah Cartrette
1806–
John Ward
1775–1854
Elizabeth Stevens
1788–
William Jr
1800–1876
Priscilla Alford
1810–1887

Grady Ward's Timeline

4 Records

1920
4 Sep 1920
Birth of Grady Kelly Ward in Columbus County, North Carolina
Columbus County, North Carolina
1930
1930
Age 10
Grady Kelly Ward resided here in Lees, Columbus, North Carolina
Lees, Columbus, North Carolina
1942
1942
Age 22
Grady Kelly Ward resided here in Ash, Brunswick, North Carolina, United States
Ash, Brunswick, North Carolina, United States
1987
2 Mar 1987
Age 67
Death of Grady Kelly Ward in Nakina, Columbus, North Carolina, United States of America
Nakina, Columbus, North Carolina, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 Sep 1920
    Event Place: Columbus County, North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 367-26-8425; Issue State: Michigan; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [4] North Carolina Birth Index
    [5] North Carolina Death Collection, Source Vendor: NC Department of Health. North Carolina Deaths, 1983-87; Certificate: .
    [6] U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    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 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Ash, Brunswick, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: North Carolina
    Record Source: U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina
    Record Source: North Carolina Death Collection, Source Vendor: NC Department of Health. North Carolina Deaths, 1983-87; Certificate: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 Mar 1987
    Event Place: Nakina, Columbus, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 367-26-8425; Issue State: Michigan; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [2] North Carolina Death Collection, Source Vendor: NC Department of Health. North Carolina Deaths, 1983-87; Certificate: .

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