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Laura Jane Ward 1863–1931 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 January 1863

Birth Location: Sandy Hook, Marion County, Mississippi, United States of America

Death Date: 21 February 1931

Death Location: Marion County, Mississippi, United States of America

Father: Dr. Ward

Mother: Andrene Jones

Spouse(s): Samuel Merritt

Children(s): Lucient Merritt, Effie Merritt, Paul Merritt

In 1863, Laura Jane Ward entered the world in Sandy Hook, Marion County, Mississippi, United States of America, born to Dr William Ward And Andrene Jones. In 1920, Laura Jane Ward resided in Beat 4, Marion, Mississippi, USA. Laura Jane Ward married Samuel Merritt, and had children including Effie Merritt, Lucient Lampton Merritt, Paul Merritt. Laura Jane Ward passed away in 1931 in Marion County, Mississippi, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1863, Laura Jane Ward entered the world in Sandy Hook, Marion County, Mississippi, United States of America, born to Dr William Ward And Andrene Jones.
  • In 1920, Laura Jane Ward resided in Beat 4, Marion, Mississippi, USA.
  • Laura Jane Ward married Samuel Merritt, and had children including Effie Merritt, Lucient Lampton Merritt, Paul Merritt.
  • Laura Jane Ward passed away in 1931 in Marion County, Mississippi, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Laura Ward's Ancestors

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Laura Ward
1863–1931
Birth Place: Sandy Hook, Marion County, Mississippi, United States of America
Parents
Dr. William Ward
1835–1920
Mississippi, USA
Andrene Jones
1847–1870
Mississippi, USA
Grandparents
Wiley (H "Buck") Jones
1815–
Franklinton, Washington, Louisiana, USA
Eliza Breland
1824–
Mississippi, USA
Great-Grandparents
George Jones
1785–1857
Jane Richardson
1788–1865
John Breland
1794–1875
Liney Rodgers
1798–1835
2nd-Great-Grandparents
George Jones
1755–1816
Mary Harris
1757–1812
Owen Richardson
1768–1809
Frances Mizell
1775–1837
Abraham Jr
1762–1832
Mary Robertson
1766–1794
John Rogers
1763–1810
Sarah Yates
1765–1840

Laura Ward's Descendants

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Laura (Jane) Ward (12 January 1863–21 February 1931) m. Samuel Merritt (abt 1854–)
  1. 1. Lucient (Lampton) Merritt 1881–
  2. 2. Effie Merritt 1890–
  3. 3. Paul Merritt 1906–

Laura Ward's Timeline

4 Records

1863
12 January 1863
Birth of Laura Jane Ward in Sandy Hook, Marion County, Mississippi, United States of America
Sandy Hook, Marion County, Mississippi, United States of America
1885
18 Feb 1885
Age 22
Laura Jane Ward was married in Marion, Mississippi
Marion, Mississippi
1920
1920
Age 57
Laura Jane Ward resided here in Beat 4, Marion, Mississippi, USA
Beat 4, Marion, Mississippi, USA
1931
21 February 1931
Age 68
Death of Laura Jane Ward in Marion County, Mississippi
Marion County, Mississippi

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 January 1863
    Event Place: Sandy Hook, Marion County, Mississippi, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Beat 4, Marion, Mississippi; Roll: T625_886; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 116
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 18 Feb 1885
    Event Place: Marion, Mississippi
    Record Source: Mississippi Marriages

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Beat 4, 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

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 February 1931
    Event Place: Marion County, Mississippi
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Marion County, Mississippi, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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