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Ira Ward 1704–1773 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 August 1704

Birth Location: Killingworth, Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States of America

Death Date: 20 November 1773

Death Location: Killingworth, Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States of America

Father: Peter Capt.

Mother: Mary Joy

Spouse(s): Lydia Parmelee

Children(s): Molly Ward, Mattaniah Ward, Merib Ward, Sarah Ward, Tryal Ward, James Ward, Lydia Ward, Esther Ward

In 1704, Ira Ward entered the world in Killingworth, Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States of America, born to Peter Ward Capt And Mary Joy. Ira Ward married Lydia Parmelee, and had children including Esther Ward, James Ward, Lydia Ward, Mattaniah Ward, Merib Ward, Molly Ward, Sarah Ward, Tryal Ward. Ira Ward passed away in 1773 in Killingworth, Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1704, Ira Ward entered the world in Killingworth, Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States of America, born to Peter Ward Capt And Mary Joy.
  • Ira Ward married Lydia Parmelee, and had children including Esther Ward, James Ward, Lydia Ward, Mattaniah Ward, Merib Ward, Molly Ward, Sarah Ward, Tryal Ward.
  • Ira Ward passed away in 1773 in Killingworth, Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States of America.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Ira Ward's Ancestors

Self
Ira Ward
1704–1773
Birth Place: Killingworth, Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States of America
Parents
Peter Ward Capt.
1676–1763
Killingsworth, New Haven, Connecticut
Mary Joy
1680–1763
Killingworth, Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States of America
Grandparents
Andrew Ward
1642–1691
Homersfield, Norfolk Co., England
Tryal Meigs
1646–1690
New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Great-Grandparents
Andrew Ward
1597–1659
Esther\Hester Sherman
1606–1666
John Meigs
1612–1672
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Edmund Sherman
1572–1643
Judith Angiers
1582–1634
Vincent Meggs
1583–1658
Emma Strong
1581–1680

Ira Ward's Descendants

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Ira Ward (30 August 1704–20 November 1773) m. Lydia Parmelee (1707-09-12–)
  1. 1. Molly Ward 1742–
  2. 2. Mattaniah Ward 1737–
  3. 3. Merib Ward 1733– m. Peleg Dowd 1744–1806
  4. 4. Sarah Ward 1732–1782 m. Barnabas (Wellman) Sr 1730–1776
  5. 5. Tryal Ward 1730–1763 m. George Redfield 1725–1812
  6. 6. James Ward 1729–1804
  7. 7. Lydia Ward 1727–
  8. 8. Esther Ward 1726–1814 m. John Rowlson 1724–1800

Ira Ward's Timeline

2 Records

1704
30 August 1704
Birth of Ira Ward in Killingworth, Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States of America
Killingworth, Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States of America
1773
20 November 1773
Age 69
Death of Ira Ward in Killingworth, Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States of America
Killingworth, Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 August 1704
    Event Place: Killingworth, Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Connecticut, U.S., Town Birth Records, pre-1870 (Barbour Collection), Genealogical Publishing Co.; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; The Barbour Collection of Connecticut Town Vital Records. Vol. 1-55; Author: White, Lorraine Cook, Ed.; Publication Date: 1994-2002; Volume: 21
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 November 1773
    Event Place: Killingworth, Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

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