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Lawson Ward 1898–1977 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Aug 1898

Birth Location: North Carolina

Death Date: 16 Jun 1977

Death Location: Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina, USA

Father: Bunn. Ward

Mother: Nancy Ward

Spouse(s): Golie Lee

Children(s): Mary Ward, Ruther Ward

The story of Lawson Ward began in 1898 in North Carolina. In 1900, Lawson Ward resided in Lees, Columbus, North Carolina. Lawson Ward married Golie Ethel Lee, and had children including Mary Maglene Ward, Nancy M Ward, Rossie Ward, Ruther James Ward. Lawson Ward passed away in 1977 in Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Lawson Ward began in 1898 in North Carolina.
  • In 1900, Lawson Ward resided in Lees, Columbus, North Carolina.
  • Lawson Ward married Golie Ethel Lee, and had children including Mary Maglene Ward, Nancy M Ward, Rossie Ward, Ruther James Ward.
  • Lawson Ward passed away in 1977 in Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Bunn. Ward
1871–1942
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Nancy Ward
1870–1928
Birth Location: Columbus County, N.C.
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Spouses(s)

Golie Lee
1904–1990
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Children(s)

Mary Ward
1930–1996
Birth Location: Whiteville C, North Carolina
MW
Ruther Ward
1925–1938
Birth Location: whiteville, North Carolina, United States
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Lawson Ward's Ancestors

Self
Lawson Ward
1898–1977
Birth Place: North Carolina
Parents
Bunn. Ward
1871–1942
North Carolina
Nancy Ward
1870–1928
Columbus County, N.C.
Grandparents
Aron Ward
1829–1870
North Carolina
Nancy Unknown
1835–1915
North Carolina
Great-Grandparents
Simon Jr.
1804–1880
Sarah Cartrette
1806–
Henry Inman
1795–
Eliza Singletary
1810–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Simon Sr.
1787–1871
Rachel ______
1787–
James Jr
1760–1825

Lawson Ward's Descendants

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Lawson Ward (Aug 1898–16 Jun 1977) m. Golie (Ethel) Lee (10 Dec 1904–18 Jan 1990)
  1. 1. Mary (Maglene) Ward 1930–1996
  2. 2. Ruther (James) Ward 1925–1938

Lawson Ward's Timeline

12 Records

1898
05 Aug 1898
Birth of Lawson Ward in Brunswick County, North Carolina
Brunswick County, North Carolina
1898
Aug 1898
Birth of Lawson Ward in North Carolina
North Carolina
1900
1900
Age 2
Lawson Ward resided here in Lees, Columbus, North Carolina
Lees, Columbus, North Carolina
1900
1900
Age 2
Lawson Ward resided here in Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 12
Lawson Ward resided here in Lees, Columbus, North Carolina
Lees, Columbus, North Carolina
1920
1920
Age 22
Lawson Ward resided here in Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1930
1930
Age 32
Lawson Ward resided here in Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1935
1935
Age 37
Lawson Ward resided here in Lees, Columbus, North Carolina
Lees, Columbus, North Carolina
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 42
Lawson Ward resided here in Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1942
1942
Age 44
Lawson Ward resided here in Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, United States
Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, United States
1950
1950
Age 52
Lawson Ward resided here in Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1977
16 Jun 1977
Age 79
Death of Lawson Ward in Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 05 Aug 1898
    Event Place: Brunswick County, North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T627_2892; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 24-14
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 245-12-0179; Issue State: North Carolina; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1292; Page: 21B; Enumeration District: 34; Image: 853
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: 1683; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0011; Image: 73.0; FHL microfilm: 2341417
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [7] North Carolina Death Collection, Source Vendor: NC Department of Health. North Carolina Deaths, 1976-77; Certificate: .
    [8] North Carolina, Marriage Index, Data Source: North Carolina State Archives
    [9] North Carolina, Marriage Records
    [10] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Aug 1898
    Event Place: North Carolina
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Database online. Year: 1900; Census Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T623_1189; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 34.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Database online. Year: 1900; Census Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T623_1189; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 34.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1292; Page: 21B; Enumeration District: 34; Image: 853

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: 1683; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0011; Image: 73.0; FHL microfilm: 2341417

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T627_2892; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 24-14

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T627_2892; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 24-14

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Lees, Columbus, Nort

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Columbus
    Record Source: North Carolina Death Collection, Source Vendor: NC Department of Health. North Carolina Deaths, 1976-77; Certificate: .

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Jun 1977
    Event Place: Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 245-12-0179; Issue State: North Carolina; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [2] North Carolina Death Collection, Source Vendor: NC Department of Health. North Carolina Deaths, 1976-77; Certificate: .
    [3] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
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