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Lillie Bette Ward 1870–1957 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 October 1870

Birth Location: Greenfield, Tennessee

Death Date: 1 February 1957

Death Location: Breckenridge, Stephens County, Texas, United States of America

Father: James Ward

Mother: Mattie Lett

Spouse(s): Ira Sloan

Children(s): Samuel Sr, Lillie Sloan, Alvin Sloan, J. Sloan

In 1870, Lillie Bette Ward entered the world in Greenfield, Tennessee, born to James M Ward And Mattie Lett. In 1880, Lillie Bette Ward resided in Greenfield, Weakley, Tennessee, USA. In 1900, Lillie Bette Ward resided in Justice Precinct 1, Stephens, Texas, USA. Lillie Bette Ward married Ira Sloan, and had children including Alvin Hubbard Sloan, J M Sloan, Lillie Belle Sloan, Samuel Ross Sloan Sr. Lillie Bette Ward passed away in 1957 in Breckenridge, Stephens County, Texas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1870, Lillie Bette Ward entered the world in Greenfield, Tennessee, born to James M Ward And Mattie Lett.
  • In 1880, Lillie Bette Ward resided in Greenfield, Weakley, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1900, Lillie Bette Ward resided in Justice Precinct 1, Stephens, Texas, USA.
  • Lillie Bette Ward married Ira Sloan, and had children including Alvin Hubbard Sloan, J M Sloan, Lillie Belle Sloan, Samuel Ross Sloan Sr.
  • Lillie Bette Ward passed away in 1957 in Breckenridge, Stephens County, Texas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Lillie Ward's Ancestors

Self
Lillie Ward
1870–1957
Birth Place: Greenfield, Tennessee
Parents
James M. Ward
1848–1924
Greenfield, TN
Mattie Lett
1852–1921
Tennessee
Grandparents
James (Jordan) Ward
1825–1898
Chatham Co., NC
Almeda (Temperance) Hatcher
1825–1910
Bedford, Bedford, Virginia, United States
Jonathan Lett
1797–1876
North Carolina, United States
Sarah Dagley
1810–1880
Campbell County, Tennessee
Great-Grandparents
Henry Jr
1792–1863
Penelope Ward
1793–1865
Eli Hatcher
1801–1830
Anna Baker
1798–1830
Randall Lett
1771–1853
Sarah Tyndall
1782–1829
Joseph Dagley
1780–1836
Grace Peckinpaugh
1790–1859
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jordan Ward
1761–1838
Hanah Ward
1775–1838
Ezekiel Ward
1773–1847
Mary Best
1773–1826
Ward Hatcher
1765–1815
Temperance Greer
1772–1833
Bazil Baker
1776–1829
Nancy Lynch
1776–1826
James Lett
1747–1838
Martha Whitfield
1749–1828
Charles Tyndall
1750–1831
Lucinda Tindall
1755–
Ann Kelsey
1766–1837
JONATHAN DAGLEY
1755–1830

Lillie Ward's Descendants

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Lillie (Bette) Ward (23 October 1870–1 February 1957) m. Ira Sloan (26 Feb 1861–7/2/1930)
  1. 1. Samuel (Ross Sloan) Sr 1893–1978 m. Lafon Sloan 1895–1977
    1. 1. Samuel (Ross Sloan) Jr 1918–1996
  2. 2. Lillie (Belle) Sloan 1909–2004 m. Chaunce (Olcott) Thompson 1905–1958
  3. 3. Alvin (Hubbard) Sloan 1892–1906
  4. 4. J. (M.) Sloan 1898–1899

Lillie Ward's Timeline

8 Records

1870
23 October 1870
Birth of Lillie Bette Ward in Greenfield, Tennessee
Greenfield, Tennessee
1880
1880
Age 10
Lillie Bette Ward resided here in Greenfield, Weakley, Tennessee, USA
Greenfield, Weakley, Tennessee, USA
1900
1900
Age 30
Lillie Bette Ward resided here in Justice Precinct 1, Stephens, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 1, Stephens, Texas, USA
1920
1920
Age 50
Lillie Bette Ward resided here in Breckenridge, Stephens, Texas, USA
Breckenridge, Stephens, Texas, USA
1924
1924
Age 54
Lillie Bette Ward resided here in Mineral Wells, Texas, USA
Mineral Wells, Texas, USA
1935
1935
Age 65
Lillie Bette Ward resided here in Mineral Wells, Palo Pinto, Texas
Mineral Wells, Palo Pinto, Texas
1940
1940
Age 70
Lillie Bette Ward resided here in Mineral Wells, Palo Pinto, Texas, USA
Mineral Wells, Palo Pinto, Texas, USA
1957
1 February 1957
Age 87
Death of Lillie Bette Ward in Mineral Wells, Palo Pinto, Texas, USA
Mineral Wells, Palo Pinto, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 October 1870
    Event Place: Greenfield, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Mineral Wells, Palo Pinto, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04119; Page: 61A; Enumeration District: 182-11
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Breckenridge, Stephens, Texas; Roll: T625_1844; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 240
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Greenfield, Weakley, Tennessee; Roll: 1285; Page: 275A; Enumeration District: 172
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 1, Stephens, Texas; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0140; FHL microfilm: 1241670
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Greenfield, Weakley, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Greenfield, Weakley, Tennessee; Roll: 1285; Page: 275A; Enumeration District: 172

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 1, Stephens, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 1, Stephens, Texas; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0140; FHL microfilm: 1241670

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Breckenridge, Stephens, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Breckenridge, Stephens, Texas; Roll: T625_1844; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 240

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1924
    Event Place: Mineral Wells, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Mineral Wells, Palo Pinto, Texas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Mineral Wells, Palo Pinto, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04119; Page: 61A; Enumeration District: 182-11

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Mineral Wells, Palo Pinto, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Mineral Wells, Palo Pinto, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04119; Page: 61A; Enumeration District: 182-11

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Mineral Wells, Palo Pinto, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 February 1957
    Event Place: Mineral Wells, Palo Pinto, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Breckenridge, Stephens County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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