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Joshua H Ward 1819–1897 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1819

Birth Location: North Carolina

Death Date: October 1897

Death Location: Bethel, Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: John Ward

Mother: Elizabeth Stevens

Spouse(s): Milla Ward

Children(s): David Ward, Joshua Ward, Joseph Ward, Francis Ward, N Ward, L Ward, Andrew Ward, Betsy Ward, Julious Ward, Solomon Ward, John Ward, Isaac Ward, Mary Ward, Milla Ward, Annie Ward, Cressy Ward, J Ward, Frances Ward, Elizabeth Ward, Creasie Ward, Frovis Ward

Joshua H Ward was born in 1819 in North Carolina, the child of John Ward And Elizabeth Stevens. Joshua H Ward married Milla A Ward, Sylvia Ward, and had children including Andrew W Ward, Annie J Ward, Betsy J Ward, Creasie Ward, Cressy Ward, David Jasper Ward, Elizabeth J Ward, Frances Ward, Francis Ward, Frovis Ward, Isaac R Ward, J J Ward, John B Ward, Joseph Ward, Joshua H Ward, Julious Mcc Ward, L Monroe Ward, Mary Ward, Milla A Ward, N James Ward, Solomon A Ward. Joshua H Ward passed away in 1897 in Bethel, Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Joshua H Ward was born in 1819 in North Carolina, the child of John Ward And Elizabeth Stevens.
  • Joshua H Ward married Milla A Ward, Sylvia Ward, and had children including Andrew W Ward, Annie J Ward, Betsy J Ward, Creasie Ward, Cressy Ward, David Jasper Ward, Elizabeth J Ward, Frances Ward, Francis Ward, Frovis Ward, Isaac R Ward, J J Ward, John B Ward, Joseph Ward, Joshua H Ward, Julious Mcc Ward, L Monroe Ward, Mary Ward, Milla A Ward, N James Ward, Solomon A Ward.
  • Joshua H Ward passed away in 1897 in Bethel, Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Ward
1775–1854
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
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Elizabeth Stevens
1788–
Birth Location: Brunswick co NC, North Carolina, USA
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Spouses(s)

Milla Ward
1835–1880
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Children(s)

David Ward
1848–1929
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Joshua Ward
1851–1922
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Joseph Ward
1856–1928
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Francis Ward
1869–1935
Birth Location: Nakina, North Carolina
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N Ward
1875–1957
Birth Location: Columbus Cou, North Carolina
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L Ward
1855–1932
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Andrew Ward
1858–1930
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Betsy Ward
1862–
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Julious Ward
1873–1948
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Solomon Ward
1876–1945
Birth Location: North Carolina
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John Ward
1853–1925
Birth Location: N.C.
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Isaac Ward
1865–1925
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Mary Ward
1878–1938
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Milla Ward
1835–
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Annie Ward
1849–
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Cressy Ward
1867–1934
Birth Location: new whiteville Columbus NC
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J Ward
1860–1937
Birth Location: Clarendon, North Carolina, United States
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Frances Ward
1854–
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Elizabeth Ward
1859–
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Creasie Ward
1867–
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Frovis Ward
1857–
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Joshua Ward's Ancestors

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Joshua Ward
1819–1897
Birth Place: North Carolina
Parents
John Ward
1775–1854
North Carolina, United States
Elizabeth Stevens
1788–
Brunswick co NC, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Thomas (Ward) Sr
1730–1810
Amelia (Milly) Hathaway
1735–1790
North Carolina
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Joshua Ward's Descendants

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Joshua (H) Ward (abt 1819–October 1897) m. Milla (A) Ward (abt 1835–aft 1880)
  1. 1. David (Jasper) Ward 1848–1929 m. Dorcas (Ann) Ward 1866–1956
    1. 1. Edith Ward 1890–1953 m. Harvey (S) Shephard 1895–1962
      1. 1. Lillie Shepard 1918–1982
      2. 2. Gardner Shepard 1920–1972
      3. 3. Emma (Lee) Shepard 1923–2007
    2. 2. Ellen Wright 1885–1976 m. Grover (Cleveland) Wright 1885–1966
      1. 1. Grady Wright 1919–1955
      2. 2. Winston Wright 1925–1957
      3. 3. Dennis (Tucker) Wright 1919–2007 m. Alice (Lois) Hudson 1923–2017
      4. 4. David (Jerusalem) Wright 1913–1974
      5. 5. Doctor (Franklin) Wright 1911–1984 m. Annie (Blake) Wright 1919–1998
        1. 1. Peggy (W) Wright 1941–1998
        2. 2. Rex (Wright) Sr 1951–1997
        3. 3. Rossie (Franklin) Wright 1947–2021
        4. 4. Cecil (Deleon) Wright 1937–2006
      6. 6. Brady Wright 1916–1982 m. Louise Wright 1913–
      7. 7. Theodore Wright 1914–
      8. 8. Thurgood Wright 1928–2005
    3. 3. Edmund Ward 1888–1969 m. Sylvia (Carolina) Fowler 1901–1978
      1. 1. David (Kelly) Ward 1936–1937
      2. 2. Dora Ward 1923–
    4. 4. Edward (David) Ward 1890–1964 m. Nancy Stanley 1896–1955
      1. 1. Raleigh (Owens) Ward 1922–1992
      2. 2. Baungh Ward 1922–
    5. 5. Everette Ward 1892–1953
    6. 6. Annie Ward 1895–1972
    7. 7. Viola Ward 1905–1967
    8. 8. Bertha (Ann) Ward 1907–1993
    9. 9. Jesse Ward 1909–1986 m. Mag Ward 1913–
  2. 2. Joshua (H) Ward 1851–1922 m. Prudence (J) Smith 1855–
    1. 1. Jonathan (Jackson) Ward 1862–1924 m. Darcas (Kay) Benton 1870–1932
      1. 1. Charles (Bardon) Ward 1888–1938 m. Lillie (Laudie) Sellers 1887–1983
        1. 1. Grace (L) Ward 1915–2003
        2. 2. Beatrice Ward 1916–2006
        3. 3. Rosa (L) Ward 1910–
        4. 4. Viola Ward 1912–
        5. 5. Ben (H) Ward 1916–
        6. 6. J (D) Ward 1920–2006 m. Peggy (O'Neill) Cashwell 1921–2014
        7. 7. Theatus Ward 1922–
      2. 2. Minnie (O) Ward 1896–
      3. 3. John (Willie) Ward 1896–1945 m. Mattie (L) Hinson 1907–1971
        1. 1. Geneva (Lee) Ward 1923–1997
      4. 4. Ricey (May) Ward 1900–
      5. 5. Thomas (Lupo) Ward 1904–1973 m. Mortie (Mae) Register 1898–1988
        1. 1. Kathleen Ward 1930–2006
      6. 6. Mennie (A) Ward 1893–
      7. 7. Lucy Ward 1899–
    2. 2. Dosia (L.) Ward 1890–
    3. 3. Sims (Braddie) Ward 1895–1960 m. Leona (E) Ward 1900–
      1. 1. Floyd (Sims) Ward 1926–1969
    4. 4. Susan (Emma) Ward 1880–1965 m. Franklin (Person) Wright 1878–1970
      1. 1. Arbert (H) Wright 1903–1976 m. Veata Wright 1905–
      2. 2. Myrtie (Jane) Wright 1904–1986
      3. 3. Carl (M) Wright 1907–
      4. 4. Clara (May) Wright 1909–
      5. 5. Tlunia (Lee) Wright 1909–1967 m. Daniel (Webster) Ammons 1903–1987
        1. 1. Daniel (Webster) Ammons 1929–1972
        2. 2. Orine Ammons 1926–
      6. 6. Doctor (Burbank) Wright 1910–1988
      7. 7. Sally (A) Wright 1913–
      8. 8. Pearl (Darthis) Wright 1915–
      9. 9. Agnes (E) Wright 1914–
      10. 10. Evie Wright 1918–
      11. 11. Delphia (Carlene) Wright 1920–
      12. 12. Thomas (K) Wright 1918–
      13. 13. Jay (K) Wright 1921–
      14. 14. Ranes Wright 1920–
    5. 5. Ellis (Napoleon) Ward 1873–1936 m. Florida (Best Powell) Ward 1877–1950
      1. 1. Glenndors Ward 1900–
      2. 2. Edith (Jane) Ward 1903–
      3. 3. Leman (Paul Ward) Sr 1907–1965 m. Ruby (May) Ward 1910–
      4. 4. Eva (Lee) Ward 1910–
      5. 5. John (H) Ward 1917–
    6. 6. Olive (Sissie) Ward 1878–1927
  3. 3. Joseph Ward 1856–1928 m. Lona (Missouri) Mercer 1879–1935 m. Elizabeth (Jane) Ezzell 1862–
    1. 1. Lola (M) Ward 1905–1960 m. Si (Valsou) Garris 1894–
      1. 1. Elvin (Valson) Garriss 1927–2012 m. Luba Garriss 1936–2015
      2. 2. Herbert (Hoover) Garriss 1928–2011
    2. 2. James (Bice) Ward 1908–1968
    3. 3. Nova Ward 1901–
    4. 4. Mccolan Ward 1902–
    5. 5. Mack (C) Ward 1903–1949 m. Frances Ward 1890– m. Mattie Ward 1904–
      1. 1. Ida (Fay) Ward 1926–
    6. 6. Mary (E) Ward 1908–
    7. 7. Georgia (Ida) Ward 1910–1966 m. Paul (Jackson) Ward 1900–1963
      1. 1. L. (Missouri) Ward 1929–1999
        1. 1. Ida Ward 1904–1966
      2. 2. Hazel Ward 1931–1993
      3. 3. Paul Ward 1930–1943
      4. 4. Blanche (Marie) Ward 1943–2002
      5. 5. Benjamin Ward 1933–2008
    8. 8. Isaac (Guias) Ward 1911–1984
    9. 9. Carrie (N) Ward 1915–1975 m. John (W) Sellers 1913–
    10. 10. Lyda Ward 1914–1914
    11. 11. Celener Ward 1884–
    12. 12. Holland (Tine) Ward 1879–1961 m. Hettie (Green) Phelps 1916–1985
      1. 1. Holland (Pernell) Ward 1939–1990
      2. 2. Bennie (Joe) Ward 1950–2015
    13. 13. Lorenzo (C) Ward 1887–
    14. 14. Henry (P) Ward 1889–
    15. 15. Robert (F.) Ward 1892–
    16. 16. Willie (J.) Ward 1893–
  4. 4. Francis Ward 1869–1935 m. John (Kelly) Ward 1870–2000
    1. 1. Annie Turner 1915–2000 m. Walter Smith 1916–
      1. 1. James (Kelly) Turner 1940–1940
    2. 2. Rosetta Ward 1890–
    3. 3. Amanda Ward 1894–1968 m. Ash Ward 1900–1961
      1. 1. Johnnie (Adam Ashley) Ward 1926–1990 m. Allie (Marie) Lee 1926–1999
    4. 4. Major Ward 1897–1966 m. Luty (Velma) Pierce 1901–1964
      1. 1. Daisy (Francis) Ward 1917–
      2. 2. Grady (Kelly) Ward 1920–1987
      3. 3. Carry (L) Ward 1923–
      4. 4. Charles (W) Ward 1926–
      5. 5. Lela (M) Ward 1934–2009
    5. 5. Moses Ward 1906–1953 m. Janie (S) Ward 1908–
    6. 6. Mary (M) Ward 1892–1936
  5. 5. N (James) Ward 1875–1957 m. Susanna (V) Ward 1870–1902 m. Maggie Ward 1888–
    1. 1. Levie Ward 1912–1994
    2. 2. Lori Ward 1910–
    3. 3. Lessie (Mace) Ward 1906–1976 m. Lula Ward 1903–
    4. 4. Nola (M) Ward 1908–2002
    5. 5. Beulah (Lee) Ward 1913–2005
    6. 6. Johnnie (Chester) Ward 1915–1956
    7. 7. Ida Ward 1901–1985
    8. 8. Bertha (E) Ward 1925–1970 m. Isaac (Woodward) Long 1915–1985
    9. 9. Barny (O) Ward 1898–
    10. 10. Etta (May) Ward 1900–
  6. 6. L (Monroe) Ward 1855–1932 m. Sarah (C) Sibbett 1859–1934
    1. 1. Lillie (Evelyn) Ward 1887–1970 m. Aren Ward 1890–1987
      1. 1. William (Marshall) Ward 1918–2000 m. Halen (Theadora) Lewis 1922–
      2. 2. Eva (E) Ward 1920–
      3. 3. Harvey (Richard) Ward 1923–1997
      4. 4. John (Henry) Ward 1924–1927
      5. 5. Mary (Elizabeth) Ward 1914– m. William White 1910–
      6. 6. Solon (Elmore) Ward 1916–2005 m. Sadie (Lorina) Spivey 1918–
    2. 2. William (Eddie) Ward 1886–1955 m. Lillie (Almira) Simmon 1896– m. Mattie (Blanche) Stevens 1888–1943
      1. 1. Euie (L) Ward 1921–
      2. 2. William (G) Ward 1925–
      3. 3. Wesley (M) Ward 1916–
      4. 4. Edward (Franklin) Ward 1911–1912
      5. 5. Reatha (Mae) Lewis 1928–1981
  7. 7. Andrew (W) Ward 1858–1930 m. Zilla (McLamb) Tunk 1878–1958
    1. 1. Oran (Gill) Carter 1911–1984
    2. 2. Brady (R) Ward 1903–
    3. 3. Ronald (J) Ward 1916–
  8. 8. Betsy (J.) Ward 1862–
  9. 9. Julious (McC) Ward 1873–1948 m. Laura Fipps 1883–1956 m. Amanda (C) McLamb 1884– m. Mary (C) Smith 1890–1918
    1. 1. Busby (F) Ward 1912–2004
    2. 2. Odell Ward 1915–1990
    3. 3. David (Brady) Ward 1915–1969
    4. 4. Minnie (Fabella (Lucille)) Ward 1918–1994 m. Samuel (Woodrow) Powell 1917–1969
    5. 5. Henry (G) Ward 1900–
    6. 6. Emory Ward 1901–1992
    7. 7. Lella (Bertie) Ward 1907–
    8. 8. Earnest (M) Ward 1909–
    9. 9. Willie Ward 1902–1925
  10. 10. Solomon (A) Ward 1876–1945 m. Miriam (Bertha "Bertie") McLamb 1883–1955
  11. 11. John (B) Ward 1853–1925 m. Amanda (E) Ward 1861–
  12. 12. Isaac (R.) Ward 1865–1925 m. Laura Fipps 1883–1956
    1. 1. Beula (R) Ward 1903–1959 m. Walter (McCoy) Ward 1903–1997
    2. 2. Ora (May) Ward 1904–
      1. 1. Vera (Lee) Ward 1924–
      2. 2. Carl Ward 1925–
    3. 3. Jimmie (A) Ward 1912–1983
    4. 4. Lena Ward 1916–2001
    5. 5. Leon (M) Ward 1917–1985
    6. 6. Carrie (D) Ward 1900–
    7. 7. Flora (Jane) Ward 1905–1992
    8. 8. Ila (M) Ward 1907–
    9. 9. Hettie (L) Ward 1909–
    10. 10. Joshua Ward 1910–
    11. 11. Robert (M) Ward 1914–
    12. 12. Ethel Ward 1921–1982 m. Grover (Lee) Porter 1917–1975
      1. 1. Gary (Keith) Porter 1948–1948
  13. 13. Mary Ward 1878–1938 m. Patrick (W) Ray 1878–
    1. 1. Ellen Ray 1899–
    2. 2. Seamer Ray 1901–
    3. 3. Osea (L) Ray 1903–
    4. 4. Zeno Ray 1905–
    5. 5. Bessie (M) Ray 1910–
    6. 6. Essie (Lee) Ray 1917–
    7. 7. Caro (Leckman) Ray 1919–
  14. 14. Milla (A) Ward 1835–
  15. 15. Annie (J) Ward 1849– m. John (J.) Rhodes 1850–
    1. 1. William Rhodes 1877–
    2. 2. Joseph (McNeil) Rhodes 1879–
    3. 3. Miram (McMiliam) Rhodes 1885–1950
    4. 4. Lewis (Mc) Rhodes 1880–
    5. 5. John (B) Rhodes 1893–
  16. 16. Cressy Ward 1867–1934
  17. 17. J (J) Ward 1860–1937 m. Uninie Ward 1869–1929
    1. 1. Carcio Ward 1899–
    2. 2. Silva (A) Ward 1892–1924
    3. 3. Luther (Frank) Ward 1894–1965
    4. 4. Catherine Ward 1896–
    5. 5. Borsie Ward 1899–1947
    6. 6. Perry Ward 1901–1981
    7. 7. Daniel (Frasier) Ward 1904–1951
    8. 8. Woodrow Ward 1913–1976
    9. 9. Jennetta Ward 1889–1931
    10. 10. Covel Ward 1891–1971 m. Rebecca Ward 1889–
  18. 18. Frances Ward 1854–
  19. 19. Elizabeth (J) Ward 1859–
  20. 20. Creasie Ward 1867–
  21. 21. Frovis Ward 1857–

Joshua Ward's Timeline

14 Records

1819
1819
Birth of Joshua H Ward in Columbus County, North Carolina, USA
Columbus County, North Carolina, USA
1819
abt 1819
Birth of Joshua H Ward in North Carolina
North Carolina
1820
May 1820
Age 1
Birth of Joshua H Ward in Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1850
1850
Age 31
Joshua H Ward resided here in Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1850
1850
Age 31
Joshua H Ward resided here in Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1860
1860
Age 41
Joshua H Ward resided here in Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1860
1860
Age 41
Joshua H Ward resided here in Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1870
1870
Age 51
Joshua H Ward resided here in Williams, Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Williams, Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1870
1870
Age 51
Joshua H Ward resided here in Williams, Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Williams, Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1880
1880
Age 61
Joshua H Ward resided here in Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1880
1880
Age 61
Joshua H Ward resided here in Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1897
October 1897
Age 78
Death of Joshua H Ward
None
1897
October 1897
Age 78
Death of Joshua H Ward in Columbus County, North Carolina, USA
Columbus County, North Carolina, USA
1900
1900
Age 81
Joshua H Ward resided here in Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: May 1820
    Event Place: Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, U.S., Death Certificates, 1909-1976
    [2] North Carolina Death Certificates, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1131; Page: 245B
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [5] North Carolina, Deaths
    [6] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1819
    Event Place: Columbus County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina Death Certificates, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: 959; Page: 125b; Enumeration District: 054
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: M653_893; Page: 482; Family History Library Film:
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: 626; Page: 250a
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1819
    Event Place: North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1131; Page: 245B
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: 626; Page: 250a

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Columbus, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: M653_893; Page: 482; Family History Library Film:

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Williams, Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Williams, Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1131; Page: 245B

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: 959; Page: 125b; Enumeration District: 054

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., Land Grant Files

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: October 1897
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: October 1897
    Event Place: Columbus County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Bethel, Columbus County, North Carolina, 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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