YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Hugh Nelson Ward 1837–1915 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 Mar 1837

Birth Location: Pontotoc, Tishimingo County, Mississippi, USA

Death Date: abt 1915

Death Location: Hartshorne, Pittsburg, Oklahoma, USA

Father: Green Cherokee

Mother: Elizabeth McDaniel

Spouse(s):

Children(s): Blanie Ward, Charles Ward

The story of Hugh Nelson Ward began in 1837 in Pontotoc, Tishimingo County, Mississippi, USA. Hugh Nelson Ward had children including Blanie Ross Blaney Ward, Charles Charley Main Ward. Hugh Nelson Ward passed away in 1915 in Hartshorne, Pittsburg, Oklahoma, USA.

Find more search results for Hugh Ward
HW

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of Hugh Nelson Ward began in 1837 in Pontotoc, Tishimingo County, Mississippi, USA.
  • Hugh Nelson Ward had children including Blanie Ross Blaney Ward, Charles Charley Main Ward.
  • Hugh Nelson Ward passed away in 1915 in Hartshorne, Pittsburg, Oklahoma, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Green Cherokee
1815–1882
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
GC
Elizabeth McDaniel
1812–1880
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
EM

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Blanie Ward
1881–1970
Birth Location: Huntington, Sebastian, Arkansas, United States
BW
Charles Ward
1871–1940
Birth Location: Sebastian County, Arkansas, USA
CW

Hugh Ward's Ancestors

Self
Hugh Ward
1837–1915
Birth Place: Pontotoc, Tishimingo County, Mississippi, USA
Parents
Green Berry Ward 3\4 Cherokee
1815–1882
Virginia, USA
Elizabeth (Anderson) McDaniel
1812–1880
North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Major (John William or John C) Ward
1768–1850
Wards Cove, Tazewell, Virginia, United States
Nancy (Agnes) Bowen
1778–1835
Tazewell, Tazewell, Virginia, United States
William McDaniel
1774–1834
Halifax, Halifax County, Virginia, United States of America
Mary ("Molly") Price
1772–1815
Henrico, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Hugh Bowen
1729–1780
David McDaniel
1753–1776
Elizabeth Maybury
1757–1778
Susan Burton
1738–1832
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Captain Sr
1732–1778
Hutchins Burton
1694–1763
SUSANNAH ALLEN
1700–1766

Hugh Ward's Descendants

1.
HW
Hugh (Nelson) Ward (6 Mar 1837–abt 1915)
  1. 1. Blanie (Ross (Blaney)) Ward 1881–1970
    1. 1. Vernon (Guy) Ward 1908–1993
      1. 1. Johnny (Dee) Reynolds 1935–2024
  2. 2. Charles ("Charley" Main) Ward 1871–1940
    1. 1. Cecil (Guy) Ward 1921–2001

Hugh Ward's Timeline

2 Records

1837
6 Mar 1837
Birth of Hugh Nelson Ward in Pontotoc, Tishimingo County, Mississippi, USA
Pontotoc, Tishimingo County, Mississippi, USA
1915
abt 1915
Age 78
Death of Hugh Nelson Ward in Hartshorne, Pittsburg, Oklahoma, USA
Hartshorne, Pittsburg, Oklahoma, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 Mar 1837
    Event Place: Pontotoc, Tishimingo County, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Tree, Ancestry Family Tree

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: abt 1915
    Event Place: Hartshorne, Pittsburg, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Tree, Ancestry Family Tree
Find more search results for Hugh Ward

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE