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James Thompson Ware 1816–1871 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 December 1816

Birth Location: Centerville, Bourbon County, Kentucky, United States of America

Death Date: 5 July 1871

Death Location: Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: Thompson Ware

Mother: Sarah Ware

Spouse(s): Patsy Bedford

Children(s): Henry Ware, Sarah Berry, Thompson Ware

In 1816, James Thompson Ware entered the world in Centerville, Bourbon County, Kentucky, United States of America, born to Thompson Ware And Sarah Ware. In 1850, James Thompson Ware resided in District 2, Bourbon, Kentucky. In 1860, James Thompson Ware resided in District 1, Bourbon, Kentucky. James Thompson Ware married Patsy Bedford, and had children including Henry Bedford Ware, Sarah Berry, Thompson Ware. James Thompson Ware passed away in 1871 in Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1816, James Thompson Ware entered the world in Centerville, Bourbon County, Kentucky, United States of America, born to Thompson Ware And Sarah Ware.
  • In 1850, James Thompson Ware resided in District 2, Bourbon, Kentucky.
  • In 1860, James Thompson Ware resided in District 1, Bourbon, Kentucky.
  • James Thompson Ware married Patsy Bedford, and had children including Henry Bedford Ware, Sarah Berry, Thompson Ware.
  • James Thompson Ware passed away in 1871 in Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Ware's Ancestors

Self
James Ware
1816–1871
Birth Place: Centerville, Bourbon County, Kentucky, United States of America
Parents
Thompson Ware
1769–1852
Caroline, Virginia, United States
Sarah Ware
1781–1851
Grandparents
James Ware
1742–1820
Gloucester, Virginia, United States
Virginia (Catherine) Todd
1750–1782
Gloucester, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
James Ware
1714–1796
Agnes Nalle
1712–1800
James Todd
1720–1814
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Edward Ware
1691–1732
Elizabeth Garrett
1690–1750
Christopher Todd
1690–1743
Elizabeth Mason
1701–1764

James Ware's Descendants

1.
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James (Thompson) Ware (23 December 1816–5 July 1871) m. Patsy Bedford (Abt 1824–3 June 1896)
  1. 1. Henry (Bedford) Ware 1853–1930
  2. 2. Sarah Berry 1847–1927
  3. 3. Thompson Ware 1847–1899

James Ware's Timeline

6 Records

1816
23 December 1816
Birth of James Thompson Ware in Centerville, Bourbon County, Kentucky, United States of America
Centerville, Bourbon County, Kentucky, United States of America
1850
1850
Age 34
James Thompson Ware resided here in District 2, Bourbon, Kentucky
District 2, Bourbon, Kentucky
1860
1860
Age 44
James Thompson Ware resided here in District 1, Bourbon, Kentucky
District 1, Bourbon, Kentucky
1870
1870
Age 54
James Thompson Ware resided here in Paris, Bourbon, Kentucky, USA
Paris, Bourbon, Kentucky, USA
1871
30 Jan 1871
Age 55
James Thompson Ware resided here in Centreville, Bourbon, Kentucky, United States
Centreville, Bourbon, Kentucky, United States
1871
5 July 1871
Age 55
Death of James Thompson Ware in Bourbon County, Kentucky, United States of America
Bourbon County, Kentucky, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 December 1816
    Event Place: Centerville, Bourbon County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Paris, Bourbon, Kentucky; Roll: M593_447; Page: 381A; Image: 59914; Family History Library Film: 545946
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 1, Bourbon, Kentucky; Roll: M653_356; Page: 567; Family History Library Film: 803356
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 2, Bourbon, Kentucky; Roll: M432_192; Page: 240B; Image: 257
    [5] 1850 U.S. Federal Census - Slave Schedules
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 2, Bourbon, Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 2, Bourbon, Kentucky; Roll: M432_192; Page: 240B; Image: 257
    [2] 1850 U.S. Federal Census - Slave Schedules

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 1, Bourbon, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 1, Bourbon, Kentucky; Roll: M653_356; Page: 567; Family History Library Film: 803356

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Paris, Bourbon, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Paris, Bourbon, Kentucky; Roll: M593_447; Page: 381A; Image: 59914; Family History Library Film: 545946

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 30 Jan 1871
    Event Place: Centreville, Bourbon, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Appointments of U. S. Postmasters, 1832-1971

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 July 1871
    Event Place: Bourbon County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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