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Joshua H Ward 1851–1922 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1851

Birth Location: North Carolina

Death Date: 03 Jan 1922

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

Father: Joshua Ward

Mother: Milla Ward

Spouse(s): Prudence Smith

Children(s): Jonathan Ward, Dosia Ward, Sims Ward, Susan Ward, Ellis Ward, Olive Ward

In 1851, Joshua H Ward entered the world in North Carolina, born to Joshua H Ward And Milla A Ward. Joshua H Ward married Prudence J Smith, and had children including Dosia L Ward, Ellis Napoleon Ward, Jonathan Jackson Ward, Olive Sissie Ward, Sims Braddie Ward, Susan Emma Ward. Joshua H Ward passed away in 1922 in Williams, Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1851, Joshua H Ward entered the world in North Carolina, born to Joshua H Ward And Milla A Ward.
  • Joshua H Ward married Prudence J Smith, and had children including Dosia L Ward, Ellis Napoleon Ward, Jonathan Jackson Ward, Olive Sissie Ward, Sims Braddie Ward, Susan Emma Ward.
  • Joshua H Ward passed away in 1922 in Williams, Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joshua Ward
1819–1897
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Milla Ward
1835–1880
Birth Location: North Carolina
MW

Spouses(s)

Prudence Smith
1855–
Birth Location: North Carolina
PS

Children(s)

Jonathan Ward
1862–1924
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Dosia Ward
1890–
Birth Location: North Carolina
DW
Sims Ward
1895–1960
Birth Location: North Carolina
SW
Susan Ward
1880–1965
Birth Location: Columbus County, N.C.
SW
Ellis Ward
1873–1936
Birth Location: Columbus, N.C.
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Olive Ward
1878–1927
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Joshua Ward's Ancestors

Self
Joshua Ward
1851–1922
Birth Place: North Carolina
Parents
Joshua H Ward
1819–1897
North Carolina
Milla (A) Ward
1835–1880
North Carolina
Grandparents
John Ward
1775–1854
North Carolina, United States
Elizabeth Stevens
1788–
Brunswick co NC, North Carolina, USA
William (Norris) Jr
1800–1876
Columbus, North Carolina, United States
Priscilla Alford
1810–1887
Horry County, S.C.
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Sr
1730–1810
Amelia Hathaway
1735–1790
William Norris
1772–1860
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Robert Norris
1723–1790
Edith James
1730–1811

Joshua Ward's Descendants

1.
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Joshua (H) Ward (abt 1851–03 Jan 1922) m. Prudence (J) Smith (Feb 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

Joshua Ward's Timeline

15 Records

1851
10 June 1851
Birth of Joshua H Ward in Tabor City, Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
Tabor City, Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
1851
10 Jun 1851
Birth of Joshua H Ward in Columbus County, N.C.
Columbus County, N.C.
1851
abt 1851
Birth of Joshua H Ward in North Carolina
North Carolina
1860
1860
Age 9
Joshua H Ward resided here in Columbus, North Carolina, United States
Columbus, North Carolina, United States
1860
1860
Age 9
Joshua H Ward resided here in Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1870
1870
Age 19
Joshua H Ward resided here in Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, United States
Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, United States
1870
1870
Age 19
Joshua H Ward resided here in Williams, Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Williams, Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1870
1870
Age 19
Joshua H Ward resided here in Williams, Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Williams, Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1880
1880
Age 29
Joshua H Ward resided here in Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, United States
Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, United States
1900
1900
Age 49
Joshua H Ward resided here in Williams Township (north part), Columbus, North Carolina
Williams Township (north part), Columbus, North Carolina
1910
1910
Age 59
Joshua H Ward resided here in Williams, Columbus, North Carolina
Williams, Columbus, North Carolina
1920
1920
Age 69
Joshua H Ward resided here in Williams, Columbus, North Carolina
Williams, Columbus, North Carolina
1922
02 Jan 1922
Age 71
Death of Joshua H Ward in Williams Twp., Columbus County, N.C.
Williams Twp., Columbus County, N.C.
1922
2 January 1922
Age 71
Death of Joshua H Ward in Williams, Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
Williams, Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
1922
03 Jan 1922
Age 71
Burial of Joshua H Ward
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 June 1851
    Event Place: Tabor City, Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Jun 1851
    Event Place: Columbus County, N.C.
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1292; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 46; Image: .
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: 959; Family History Film: 1254959; Page: 113B; Enumeration District: 054; Image: 0393.
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: North Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T623_1190; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 41.
    [6] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: , Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: ; Page: 482; Image: 410.
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [8] North Carolina Death Collection, Source Vendor: NC State Archives. North Carolina Deaths, 1908-67; Certificate: .
    [9] North Carolina, Deaths
    [10] North Carolina, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1851
    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] 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 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Columbus, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: , Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: ; Page: 482; Image: 410.

    Genealogy Event 5
    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 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 7
    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 8
    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_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: 959; Family History Film: 1254959; Page: 113B; Enumeration District: 054; Image: 0393.

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Williams Township (north part), Columbus, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: North Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T623_1190; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 41.

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1292; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 46; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 02 Jan 1922
    Event Place: Williams Twp., Columbus County, N.C.
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] North Carolina Death Collection, Source Vendor: NC State Archives. North Carolina Deaths, 1908-67; Certificate: .
    [3] North Carolina, Deaths
    [4] North Carolina, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 January 1922
    Event Place: Williams, Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 03 Jan 1922
    Record Source: North Carolina, Deaths

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Williams, Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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