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Lewis Ward 1774–1822 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1774

Birth Location: Rowan County, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 22 Jan 1822

Death Location: Henderson County, North Carolina, USA

Father: Benjamin Ward

Mother: Mary Cleary

Spouse(s): Sarah A

Children(s): Gilly Ward

In 1774, Lewis Ward entered the world in Rowan County, North Carolina, USA, born to Benjamin Ward And Mary Cleary. In 1800, Lewis Ward resided in Hillsboro, Randolph, North Carolina. In 1810, Lewis Ward resided in Buncombe, North Carolina, USA. Lewis Ward married Elizabeth Stout, Sarah A, and had children including Gilly L Ward. Lewis Ward passed away in 1822 in Henderson County, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1774, Lewis Ward entered the world in Rowan County, North Carolina, USA, born to Benjamin Ward And Mary Cleary.
  • In 1800, Lewis Ward resided in Hillsboro, Randolph, North Carolina.
  • In 1810, Lewis Ward resided in Buncombe, North Carolina, USA.
  • Lewis Ward married Elizabeth Stout, Sarah A, and had children including Gilly L Ward.
  • Lewis Ward passed away in 1822 in Henderson County, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Benjamin Ward
1739–1818
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
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Mary Cleary
1750–1820
Birth Location: –
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Spouses(s)

Sarah A
1775–
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
SA

Children(s)

Gilly Ward
1799–1860
Birth Location: –
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Lewis Ward's Ancestors

Self
Lewis Ward
1774–1822
Birth Place: Rowan County, North Carolina, USA
Parents
Benjamin Ward
1739–1818
North Carolina, USA
Mary Cleary
1750–1820
Grandparents
John Ward
1715–1761
St Johns Parish, Berkeley, South Carolina, USA
Catherine White
1727–1787
Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
John White
1671–1748
Catherine Tallon
1688–1748
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John III
1645–

Lewis Ward's Descendants

1.
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Lewis Ward (1774–22 Jan 1822) m. Sarah A (Abt. 1775–)
  1. 1. Gilly (L) Ward 1799–1860 m. Samuel (Jones) Edney 1799–1879
    1. 1. Elizabeth (Louisa "Luizer") Edney 1837–1880 m. John ((Jack) Laughter) Jr 1817–1900
      1. 1. Christopher (Columbus) Laughter 1856–1961 m. Anna Dalton 1876–1921 m. Freelove (C Laughter) Dalton 1862–1929
        1. 1. Vernon Lowder 1907–1979 m. Evelyn (Pauline) Chambers 1913–2003 m. Irene Morrison 1911–1978
        2. 2. Minnie (Gertrude) Thompson 1904–1973 m. Frank (Roy) Thompson 1889–1936
        3. 3. Jesse (J) Laughter 1892–1932
        4. 4. William (C) Lauder 1896–1930
        5. 5. Lula (Vivian "Minnie") Laughter 1887–1946
        6. 6. Vesta (Ersula) Robertson 1876–1963
        7. 7. Crawford Laughter 1893–
        8. 8. Harry (Charles) Laughter 1888–1964
        9. 9. Jesse (J) Laughter 1892–1932
        10. 10. Harry (Charles) Laughter 1892–1955
        11. 11. Minnie (Gertrude Lauder) Laughter 1904–1973
        12. 12. Vesta (D.) Laughter 1879–
        13. 13. Robert (Lee) Laughter 1890–
        14. 14. Charlie Laughter 1892–
        15. 15. Minnie Laughter 1897–1979
        16. 16. Crawford Laughter 1897–
        17. 17. Jefferson Laughter 1886–
        18. 18. Vesta (D.) Laughter 1879–
      2. 2. Laura (F.) Laughter 1866–
      3. 3. Zebulon (V "Zeb" Laughter) Sr 1869–1945
      4. 4. Winston Laughter 1870–1942
      5. 5. Emma Laughter 1876–1956
      6. 6. Emily Laughter 1878–
      7. 7. Zebneon ("Zeb" Vance Sr.) Laughter 1873–1949
      8. 8. Artilla (T.) Laughter 1862–
      9. 9. Ben (F) Laughter 1853–1940
    2. 2. Lewis (Lucious) Edney 1831–1834
    3. 3. William (Mills) Edney 1834–1835
    4. 4. Sarah (Ann Martha) Edney 1835–1844
    5. 5. Mary (Luner) Edney 1840–1903

Lewis Ward's Timeline

5 Records

1774
1774
Birth of Lewis Ward in Rowan County, North Carolina, USA
Rowan County, North Carolina, USA
1800
1800
Age 26
Lewis Ward resided here in Hillsboro, Randolph, North Carolina
Hillsboro, Randolph, North Carolina
1810
6 Aug 1810
Age 36
Lewis Ward resided here in Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
1820
7 Aug 1820
Age 46
Lewis Ward resided here in Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
1822
22 Jan 1822
Age 48
Death of Lewis Ward in Henderson County, North Carolina, USA
Henderson County, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1774
    Event Place: Rowan County, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Hillsboro, Randolph, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Hillsboro, Randolph, North Carolina; Series: M32; Roll: 32; Page: 346; Image: 352; Family History Library Film: 337908

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 6 Aug 1810
    Event Place: Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Buncombe, North Carolina; Roll: 39; Page: 258; Image: Ncm252_39-0143; FHL Roll: 0337912

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 7 Aug 1820
    Event Place: Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, Fourth Census of the United States, 1820; Census Place: Buncombe, North Carolina; Page: 76; NARA Roll: M33_80; Image: 80

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., Land Grant Files

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; U.s., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934; NAI Title: General Index to Civil War and Later Pension Files, Ca. 1949-Ca. 1949; NAI Number: 563268; Record Group Title
    [2] North Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Wills, 1663-1978; Estate Papers, 1781-1928 (Randolph County); Author: North Carolina. Division of Archives and History

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Jan 1822
    Event Place: Henderson County, North Carolina, USA
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