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Laura Jane Ward 1863–1931 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Jan 1863

Birth Location: Sandy Hook, Marion, Mississippi, USA

Death Date: 21 Feb 1931

Death Location: Marion, Mississippi, USA

Father: Dr. Ward

Mother: Ruth Loper

Spouse(s): Samuel Merritt

Children(s): Wesley Merritt, Noah Merritt, Lillie Furr, Willie Merritt, Bulah Waltman, Lucious Merritt, Effie Merritt, Paul Merritt, Rosa Merritt, Julia Merritt, Angeline Merritt

In 1863, Laura Jane Ward entered the world in Sandy Hook, Marion, Mississippi, USA, born to Dr William Ward And Ruth Loper. In 1880, Laura Jane Ward resided in Marion, Mississippi, USA. In 1900, Laura Jane Ward resided in Marion, Mississippi, USA. Laura Jane Ward married Samuel Merritt, and had children including Angeline Merritt, Bulah Waltman, Effie Estella Merritt, Julia Merritt, Lillie Furr, Lucious Lampton Merritt, Noah Merritt, Paul Merritt, Rosa Merritt, Wesley E Merritt, Willie Eugene Merritt. Laura Jane Ward passed away in 1931 in Marion, Mississippi, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1863, Laura Jane Ward entered the world in Sandy Hook, Marion, Mississippi, USA, born to Dr William Ward And Ruth Loper.
  • In 1880, Laura Jane Ward resided in Marion, Mississippi, USA.
  • In 1900, Laura Jane Ward resided in Marion, Mississippi, USA.
  • Laura Jane Ward married Samuel Merritt, and had children including Angeline Merritt, Bulah Waltman, Effie Estella Merritt, Julia Merritt, Lillie Furr, Lucious Lampton Merritt, Noah Merritt, Paul Merritt, Rosa Merritt, Wesley E Merritt, Willie Eugene Merritt.
  • Laura Jane Ward passed away in 1931 in Marion, Mississippi, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Dr. Ward
1835–1920
Birth Location: Mississippi, USA
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Ruth Loper
–1921
Birth Location: –
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Spouses(s)

Samuel Merritt
1852–1931
Birth Location: Marion, Mississippi, USA
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Children(s)

Wesley Merritt
1883–1906
Birth Location: Mississippi, USA
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Noah Merritt
1887–1906
Birth Location: Mississippi, USA
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Lillie Furr
1890–1977
Birth Location: Mississippi, USA
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Willie Merritt
1896–1967
Birth Location: Columbia, Marion, Mississippi, USA
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Bulah Waltman
1894–1950
Birth Location: Columbia, Marion, Mississippi, USA
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Lucious Merritt
1881–1956
Birth Location: Columbia, Marion, Mississippi, USA
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Effie Merritt
1889–1956
Birth Location: Mississippi, USA
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Paul Merritt
1906–
Birth Location: Mississippi, USA
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Rosa Merritt
1892–
Birth Location: Mississippi, USA
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Julia Merritt
1897–
Birth Location: Mississippi, USA
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Angeline Merritt
1900–
Birth Location: Mississippi, USA
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Laura Ward's Ancestors

Self
Laura Ward
1863–1931
Birth Place: Sandy Hook, Marion, Mississippi, USA
Parents
Dr. William Ward
1835–1920
Mississippi, USA
Ruth Loper
–1921
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Laura Ward's Descendants

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Laura (Jane) Ward (12 Jan 1863–21 Feb 1931) m. Samuel Merritt (06 Aug 1852–05 Jun 1931)
  1. 1. Wesley (E) Merritt 1883–1906
  2. 2. Noah Merritt 1887–1906
  3. 3. Lillie Furr 1890–1977
  4. 4. Willie (Eugene) Merritt 1896–1967
  5. 5. Bulah Waltman 1894–1950
  6. 6. Lucious (Lampton) Merritt 1881–1956
  7. 7. Effie (Estella) Merritt 1889–1956
  8. 8. Paul Merritt 1906–
  9. 9. Rosa Merritt 1892–
  10. 10. Julia Merritt 1897–
  11. 11. Angeline Merritt 1900–

Laura Ward's Timeline

5 Records

1863
12 Jan 1863
Birth of Laura Jane Ward in Sandy Hook, Marion, Mississippi, USA
Sandy Hook, Marion, Mississippi, USA
1880
1880
Age 17
Laura Jane Ward resided here in Marion, Mississippi, USA
Marion, Mississippi, USA
1900
1900
Age 37
Laura Jane Ward resided here in Marion, Mississippi, USA
Marion, Mississippi, USA
1920
1920
Age 57
Laura Jane Ward resided here in Marion, Mississippi, USA
Marion, Mississippi, USA
1931
21 Feb 1931
Age 68
Death of Laura Jane Ward in Marion, Mississippi, USA
Marion, Mississippi, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Jan 1863
    Event Place: Sandy Hook, Marion, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Beat 4, Marion, Mississippi; Roll: T625_886; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 116; Image: 849
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Water Holes, Marion, Mississippi; Roll: 656; Family History Film: 1254656; Page: 318D; Enumeration District: 132; Image: 0768
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Ball, Marion, Mississippi; Roll: 819; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0080; FHL microfilm: 1240819
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Marion, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Water Holes, Marion, Mississippi; Roll: 656; Family History Film: 1254656; Page: 318D; Enumeration District: 132; Image: 0768

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Marion, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Ball, Marion, Mississippi; Roll: 819; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0080; FHL microfilm: 1240819

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Marion, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Beat 4, Marion, Mississippi; Roll: T625_886; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 116; Image: 849

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Feb 1931
    Event Place: Marion, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Marion, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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