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Helen Raye Ward 1908–1979 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7 Jan 1908

Birth Location: Big Spring, Texas

Death Date: 22 Nov 1979

Death Location: Russellville, Pope County, Arkansas, United States of America

Father: James Ward

Mother: Elizabeth Leech

Spouse(s): William Hardin

Children(s): James Hardin, Elizabeth Hardin, Helen Hardin

The story of Helen Raye Ward began in 1908 in Big Spring, Texas. In 1910, Helen Raye Ward resided in Justice Precinct 6, Grayson, Texas, USA. In 1920, Helen Raye Ward resided in Texarkana Ward 3, Bowie, Texas, USA. Helen Raye Ward married William Alfred Hardin, and had children including Elizabeth Hardin, Helen R Hardin, James Hardin. Helen Raye Ward passed away in 1979 in Russellville, Pope County, Arkansas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Helen Raye Ward began in 1908 in Big Spring, Texas.
  • In 1910, Helen Raye Ward resided in Justice Precinct 6, Grayson, Texas, USA.
  • In 1920, Helen Raye Ward resided in Texarkana Ward 3, Bowie, Texas, USA.
  • Helen Raye Ward married William Alfred Hardin, and had children including Elizabeth Hardin, Helen R Hardin, James Hardin.
  • Helen Raye Ward passed away in 1979 in Russellville, Pope County, Arkansas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Ward
1871–1939
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
JW
Elizabeth Leech
1870–1948
Birth Location: Kentucky
EL

Spouses(s)

William Hardin
1908–1998
Birth Location: Texarkana, Bowie, Texas, USA
WH

Children(s)

James Hardin
1934–2012
Birth Location: Texas
JH
Elizabeth Hardin
1945–1987
Birth Location: Arkansas
EH
Helen Hardin
1938–2023
Birth Location: Texarkana, Texas
HH

Helen Ward's Ancestors

Self
Helen Ward
1908–1979
Birth Place: Big Spring, Texas
Parents
James Henry Ward
1871–1939
Tennessee, USA
Elizabeth (Gordon) Leech
1870–1948
Kentucky
Grandparents
William (H) Ward
1846–1872
Weakley, Tennessee, USA
Arrilla (Virginia) Wingo
1849–1909
Tennessee, USA
Great-Grandparents
James Ward
1825–1898
Almeda Hatcher
1825–1910
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Henry Jr
1792–1863
Penelope Ward
1793–1865
Eli Hatcher
1801–1830
Anna Baker
1798–1830

Helen Ward's Descendants

1.
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Helen (Raye) Ward (7 Jan 1908–22 Nov 1979) m. William (Alfred) Hardin (abt 1908–23 Jul 1998)
  1. 1. James Hardin 1934–2012
  2. 2. Elizabeth Hardin 1945–1987
  3. 3. Helen (R) Hardin 1938–2023

Helen Ward's Timeline

6 Records

1908
7 Jan 1908
Birth of Helen Raye Ward in Big Spring, Texas
Big Spring, Texas
1910
1910
Age 2
Helen Raye Ward resided here in Justice Precinct 6, Grayson, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 6, Grayson, Texas, USA
1920
1920
Age 12
Helen Raye Ward resided here in Texarkana Ward 3, Bowie, Texas, USA
Texarkana Ward 3, Bowie, Texas, USA
1930
1930
Age 22
Helen Raye Ward resided here in Texarkana, Bowie, Texas, USA
Texarkana, Bowie, Texas, USA
1950
1950
Age 42
Helen Raye Ward resided here in Morrilton, Conway, Arkansas, USA
Morrilton, Conway, Arkansas, USA
1979
22 Nov 1979
Age 71
Death of Helen Raye Ward in Arlington, Tarrant, Texas, USA
Arlington, Tarrant, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 Jan 1908
    Event Place: Big Spring, Texas
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Texarkana Ward 3, Bowie, Texas; Roll: T625_1775; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 5
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Texarkana, Bowie, Texas; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 0004; FHL microfilm: 2342034
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 6, Grayson, Texas; Roll: T624_1556; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0101; FHL microfilm: 1375569
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Morrilton, Conway, Arkansas; Roll: 862; Page: 17; Enumeration District: 15-24

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 6, Grayson, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 6, Grayson, Texas; Roll: T624_1556; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0101; FHL microfilm: 1375569

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Texarkana Ward 3, Bowie, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Texarkana Ward 3, Bowie, Texas; Roll: T625_1775; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 5

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Texarkana, Bowie, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Texarkana, Bowie, Texas; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 0004; FHL microfilm: 2342034

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Morrilton, Conway, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Morrilton, Conway, Arkansas; Roll: 862; Page: 17; Enumeration District: 15-24

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Russellville, Pope, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Nov 1979
    Event Place: Arlington, Tarrant, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Russellville, Pope County, Arkansas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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