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Joseph Ward 1819–1896 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 May 1819

Birth Location: Carroll County, Maryland, USA

Death Date: 4 February 1896

Death Location: Finksburg, Carroll County, Maryland, United States of America

Father: Lt. Jr.

Mother: Elizabeth Hughes

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Ward

Children(s): Ella Ward, Joseph Ward, Effie Ward, Ann Ward, Elizabeth Ward, John Ward, Amandy Ward

In 1819, Joseph Ward entered the world in Carroll County, Maryland, USA, born to Lt William A Ward Jr And Elizabeth Hughes. Joseph Ward married Elizabeth A Ward, and had children including Amandy J Ward, Ann Marie Ward, Effie Bell Ward, Elizabeth J Ward, Ella Ward, John Thomas Ward, Joseph F Ward. Joseph Ward passed away in 1896 in Finksburg, Carroll County, Maryland, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1819, Joseph Ward entered the world in Carroll County, Maryland, USA, born to Lt William A Ward Jr And Elizabeth Hughes.
  • Joseph Ward married Elizabeth A Ward, and had children including Amandy J Ward, Ann Marie Ward, Effie Bell Ward, Elizabeth J Ward, Ella Ward, John Thomas Ward, Joseph F Ward.
  • Joseph Ward passed away in 1896 in Finksburg, Carroll County, Maryland, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Lt. Jr.
1785–1841
Birth Location: Botetourt County, Virginia, USA
LJ
Elizabeth Hughes
1797–1878
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
EH

Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Ward
1822–1909
Birth Location: Maryland
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Children(s)

Ella Ward
1859–1953
Birth Location: Maryland
EW
Joseph Ward
1862–1915
Birth Location: Maryland
JW
Effie Ward
1864–1865
Birth Location: –
EW
Ann Ward
1850–
Birth Location: Maryland
AW
Elizabeth Ward
1853–
Birth Location: Maryland
EW
John Ward
1845–1913
Birth Location: Maryland
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Amandy Ward
1848–
Birth Location: –
AW

Joseph Ward's Ancestors

Self
Joseph Ward
1819–1896
Birth Place: Carroll County, Maryland, USA
Parents
Lt. William A. Ward Jr.
1785–1841
Botetourt County, Virginia, USA
Elizabeth Hughes
1797–1878
Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Col. (William Ward) Sr.
1752–1822
Augusta, Virginia, USA
Rebecca Anderson
1762–1805
Virginia, United States of America
Rev. (James A.) Hughes
1766–1821
York, Pennsylvania, USA
Mary Smith
1768–1821
Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
*Capt. III
1727–1774
Phoebe Lockhart
1729–1779
Rowland Hughes
1723–1779
Elizabeth Smiley
1729–1796
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Capt. II
1704–1774
Susannah Chiles
1705–1765
James Jr
1693–1767
Margaret Lillington
1693–1760
William Hughes
1716–1776
Amy Willits
1721–1777

Joseph Ward's Descendants

1.
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Joseph Ward (1 May 1819–4 February 1896) m. Elizabeth (A.) Ward (14 October 1822–2 October 1909)
  1. 1. Ella Ward 1859–1953 m. Chas. Mahanna –1934
    1. 1. Charles (Albert) Mahanna 1895–1959 m. Emma (E) Leister 1895–1935
      1. 1. Vernon (Elwood) Mahanna 1917–1993 m. Vonita (C) Mahanna 1920–1994
      2. 2. Lavinia (Virginia Mahanna) Eckenrode 1922–2012 m. Maurice (Elmer) Eckenrode 1907–1974
        1. 1. Sharon (Lee) Brewbaker 1946–2012
        2. 2. Linda Barnes 1948–2024
        3. 3. Robert (Eugene) Mahanna 1950–1976
        4. 4. William (Eugene) Mahanna 1938–1961
        5. 5. Anna Mahanna 1942–2018
      3. 3. Charles (Sterling) Mahanna 1932–2012 m. Frances Mahanna 1936–2016
    2. 2. Eva (Blanche) Mahanna 1886–1978 m. Thomas (L) Gooch 1876–
      1. 1. Maxine (M) Gooch 1923–
      2. 2. Gladys (G) Gooch 1912–
      3. 3. Elizabeth (E) Gooch 1918–
      4. 4. Dudley (G) Gooch 1915–
      5. 5. Zorah (M) Gooch 1910–
    3. 3. Bertha (Virginia) Mahanna 1890–1994
    4. 4. Clinton (R) Mahanna 1897–1945
    5. 5. Ida (M) Mahanna 1882–1953
  2. 2. Joseph (F.) Ward 1862–1915
  3. 3. Effie (Bell) Ward 1864–1865
  4. 4. Ann (Marie) Ward 1850–
  5. 5. Elizabeth (J) Ward 1853–
  6. 6. John (Thomas) Ward 1845–1913 m. Margaret (A) Devilbiss 1846–1927
    1. 1. Wivie (M) Poisel 1888–1967
    2. 2. Minnie (Belle) Flater 1883–1966
    3. 3. Ella (Mae) Flater 1886–1957
    4. 4. Annie (E) Ward 1880–1882
    5. 5. Susan (Emma) Shaffer 1874–1950
    6. 6. Francis (Regnal) Ward 1878–1896
    7. 7. Frederick (T.) Ward 1872–1950
  7. 7. Amandy (J) Ward 1848–

Joseph Ward's Timeline

11 Records

1819
1 May 1819
Birth of Joseph Ward in Carroll County, Maryland, USA
Carroll County, Maryland, USA
1819
1 May 1819
Birth of Joseph Ward in Carroll County, Maryland, USA
Carroll County, Maryland, USA
1844
19 May 1844
Age 25
Joseph Ward was married in Carroll County, Maryland
Carroll County, Maryland
1850
1850
Age 31
Joseph Ward resided here in District 4, Carroll, Maryland, USA
District 4, Carroll, Maryland, USA
1860
1860
Age 41
Joseph Ward resided here in Woolerys, Carroll, Maryland, USA
Woolerys, Carroll, Maryland, USA
1863
1 July 1863
Age 44
Joseph Ward resided here in Finksburg, Maryland, United States
Finksburg, Maryland, United States
1870
1870
Age 51
Joseph Ward resided here in Westminster, Carroll, Maryland, USA
Westminster, Carroll, Maryland, USA
1877
1877
Age 58
Joseph Ward resided here in Woolery, Carroll, Maryland
Woolery, Carroll, Maryland
1880
1880
Age 61
Joseph Ward resided here in Wollerys, Carroll, Maryland, USA
Wollerys, Carroll, Maryland, USA
1896
4 February 1896
Age 77
Death of Joseph Ward in Carroll County, Maryland, USA
Carroll County, Maryland, USA
1896
4 February 1896
Age 77
Death of Joseph Ward in Carroll County, Maryland, USA
Carroll County, Maryland, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 May 1819
    Event Place: Carroll County, Maryland, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Wollerys, Carroll, Maryland; Roll: 506; Page: 361B; Enumeration District: 051
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Westminster, Carroll, Maryland; Roll: M593_582; Page: 518B; Family History Library Film: 552081
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Woolerys, Carroll, Maryland; Roll: M653_471; Page: 745; Family History Library Film: 803471
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 4, Carroll, Maryland; Roll: M432_289; Page: 200B; Image: 65
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 May 1819
    Event Place: Carroll County, Maryland, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 19 May 1844
    Event Place: Carroll County, Maryland

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 4, Carroll, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 4, Carroll, Maryland; Roll: M432_289; Page: 200B; Image: 65

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Woolerys, Carroll, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Woolerys, Carroll, Maryland; Roll: M653_471; Page: 745; Family History Library Film: 803471

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 July 1863
    Event Place: Finksburg, Maryland, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Westminster, Carroll, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Westminster, Carroll, Maryland; Roll: M593_582; Page: 518B; Family History Library Film: 552081

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1877
    Event Place: Woolery, Carroll, Maryland
    Record Source: U.S., Indexed County Land Ownership Maps, 1860-1918, Collection Number: G&M_23; Roll Number: 23

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Wollerys, Carroll, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Wollerys, Carroll, Maryland; Roll: 506; Page: 361B; Enumeration District: 051

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 February 1896
    Event Place: Carroll County, Maryland, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Maryland, Wills and Probate Records, 1635-1777, Will books; Author: Maryland. Prerogative Court; Probate Place: Maryland
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 February 1896
    Event Place: Carroll County, Maryland, USA

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Finksburg, Carroll County, Maryland, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Place: Maryland, USA
    Record Source: Maryland, Wills and Probate Records, 1635-1777, Will books; Author: Maryland. Prerogative Court; Probate Place: Maryland
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