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Josiah Ward 1713–1772 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 02 Jun 1713

Birth Location: Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA

Death Date: 12 March 1772

Death Location: West Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Father: John Ward

Mother: Deborah White

Spouse(s): Hannah Ward

Children(s): Lydia Ward, Stephen Ward, Abigail Wilson, Sebra Day, Eunice Ward

Josiah Ward was born in 1713 in Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA, the child of John Ward And Deborah White. Josiah Ward married Hannah Smith Ward, and had children including Abigail Wilson, Eunice Ward, Lydia Ward, Sebra Day, Stephen M Ward. Josiah Ward passed away in 1772 in West Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Josiah Ward was born in 1713 in Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA, the child of John Ward And Deborah White.
  • Josiah Ward married Hannah Smith Ward, and had children including Abigail Wilson, Eunice Ward, Lydia Ward, Sebra Day, Stephen M Ward.
  • Josiah Ward passed away in 1772 in West Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Josiah Ward's Ancestors

Self
Josiah Ward
1713–1772
Birth Place: Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
John Ward
1691–1747
Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Deborah White
1688–1747
Newton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
William (Ward,) Rev.
1664–1752
Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Abigail (Spring) Ward
1666–1742
Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Philip White
1662–1743
Beverly, Newton, Massachusetts, USA
Great-Grandparents
Hannah Jackson
1634–1704
John Ward
1626–1708
Elder White
1600–1684
Mary Levett
1601–1666
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Ward
1603–1687
Elizabeth Ward
1613–1700
Robert (Whighte)
1561–1617
Bridget Allgar
–1623

Josiah Ward's Descendants

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Josiah Ward (02 Jun 1713–12 March 1772) m. Hannah (Smith) Ward (12 February 1715–15 May 1789)
  1. 1. Lydia Ward 1752–1852
    1. 1. Catie Way 1791–1866 m. Freedom Way 1783–1867
      1. 1. Aurilla (B) Lanning 1823–1908 m. Francis (Spaulding) Lanning 1832–1863
        1. 1. George (William) Lanning 1856–1927 m. Tula Lanning 1866–1938
        2. 2. Clarissa (Rosenna) Lanning 1858–1914
        3. 3. John (E) Lanning 1860–1929
        4. 4. William (Daniel) Lanning 1853–1886
      2. 2. Aaron (Curtis) Way 1829–1892
      3. 3. Clarissa Way 1835–1908
      4. 4. Joyce (Jocina Cecilia) Way 1831–1910
      5. 5. Betsy Way 1811–1882
      6. 6. Laura Way 1821–1888
      7. 7. Adaline (A) Way 1825–1892
      8. 8. Alvin Way 1818–1877
        1. 1. Charles (DeForest) Way 1844–1882
      9. 9. Chauncey Way 1813–1885
      10. 10. Onilla Way 1827–
      11. 11. Elmina Way 1825–1858
      12. 12. Clarissa Way 1831–1910
      13. 13. Lorenzo (Dow) Way 1815–1871
      14. 14. Samuel (Aldin Amansall) Way 1827–1894 m. Phoebe (Clarinda) Babcock 1833–1916
        1. 1. Tula Lanning 1866–1938 m. George (William) Lanning 1856–1927
        2. 2. Amanzell Way 1861–1861
        3. 3. Ida (Estelle) Way 1857–1933
        4. 4. Elma (L.) Way 1858–1931
        5. 5. Clarence (Frank) Way 1874–
  2. 2. Stephen (M.) Ward 1740–1828
  3. 3. Abigail Wilson 1743–1823
  4. 4. Sebra Day 1755–1823
  5. 5. Eunice Ward 1749–1809

Josiah Ward's Timeline

2 Records

1713
02 Jun 1713
Birth of Josiah Ward in Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA
Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA
1772
12 March 1772
Age 59
Death of Josiah Ward in West Springfield, Hampden Co., Massachusetts
West Springfield, Hampden Co., Massachusetts

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 02 Jun 1713
    Event Place: Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 March 1772
    Event Place: West Springfield, Hampden Co., Massachusetts
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: West Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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