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Lillie Ward 1893 – 1986 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 March 1893

Birth Location: Bedford County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Death Date: 30 March 1986

Death Location: Monroe Township, Bedford County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: Jessey Ward

Mother: Alcinda Burton

Spouse(s): Jacob Donivan

Children(s): Iva Grubb, Virginia Knight, Helen Dicken, Mabel Witt, Lena Shirley, Royal Donivan, Eleanor Orr, Mildred Williams, Delmer Donivan, Carl Donivan, Betty Cordell, Shirley Kile, Jay Donivan

In 1893, Lillie Ward entered the world in Bedford County, Pennsylvania, United States of America, born to Jessey (Jesse) Ward and Alcinda (Alice) Burton. In 1930, Lillie Ward resided in Monroe, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1935, Lillie Ward resided in Springfield, Fayette, Pennsylvania. Lillie Ward married Jacob S Donivan, and had children including Iva Olive Grubb, Virginia M. Knight, Helen P Dicken, Mabel Jean Witt, Lena M. Shirley, Royal Donivan, Eleanor Georgia Orr, Mildred C Williams, Delmer Dwight Donivan, Carl W Donivan, Betty Beryle Cordell, Shirley Delano Kile, Jay Ward Donivan. Lillie Ward passed away in 1986 in Monroe Township, Bedford County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1893, Lillie Ward entered the world in Bedford County, Pennsylvania, United States of America, born to Jessey (Jesse) Ward and Alcinda (Alice) Burton.
  • In 1930, Lillie Ward resided in Monroe, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1935, Lillie Ward resided in Springfield, Fayette, Pennsylvania.
  • Lillie Ward married Jacob S Donivan, and had children including Iva Olive Grubb, Virginia M. Knight, Helen P Dicken, Mabel Jean Witt, Lena M. Shirley, Royal Donivan, Eleanor Georgia Orr, Mildred C Williams, Delmer Dwight Donivan, Carl W Donivan, Betty Beryle Cordell, Shirley Delano Kile, Jay Ward Donivan.
  • Lillie Ward passed away in 1986 in Monroe Township, Bedford County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Lillie Ward's Ancestors

Self
Lillie Ward
1893 – 1986
Birth Place: Bedford County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Parents
Jessey (Jesse) Ward
1862 – 1920
Monroe, Bedford, Pennsylvania, United States
Alcinda ((Alice)) Burton
1869 – 1933
Buck Valley, Fulton, Pennsylvania, United States
Grandparents
James Ward
1833 – 1904
Monroe, Bedford County, Pennsylvania
Lucinda Bequeath
1837 – 1888
Monroe, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
Morgan Burton
1840 – 1904
West Virginia, USA
Rachel (Elizabeth) Hendershot
1835 – 1912
Buck Valley, Fulton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
Franklin Bequeath
1810 – 1906
Lydia Garlick
1811 – 1880
Josiah Burton
1810 – 1880
Elizabeth Flowers
1813 –
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Adam Garlick
1782 – 1866
Sarah Sparks
1792 – 1873
Levi Burton
1762 – 1845
Alcinda Burton
1787 – 1845
Alcinda Burton
1787 – 1845

Lillie Ward's Descendants

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Lillie Ward (11 March 1893 – 30 March 1986) m. Jacob (S) Donivan (16 May 1896 – 11 May 1964)
  1. 1. Iva (Olive) Grubb (3 January 1914 – 10 February 1976)
  2. 2. Virginia (M.) Knight (28 August 1918 – 3 August 1991)
  3. 3. Helen (P) Dicken (3 January 1920 – 19 February 1981)
  4. 4. Mabel (Jean) Witt (14 February 1922 – 22 October 2002)
  5. 5. Lena (M.) Shirley (13 October 1923 – 9 October 2012)
  6. 6. Royal Donivan (27 August 1925 – 4 May 2011)
  7. 7. Eleanor (Georgia) Orr (22 February 1927 – 2 December 2021)
  8. 8. Mildred (C) Williams (10 March 1928 – 28 September 2013)
  9. 9. Delmer (Dwight) Donivan (30 July 1929 – 18 December 1984) m. Dorothy (Donivan) Overcash (11 February 1928 – 3 August 2018)
    1. 1. Debra (Diann) Hill (29 May 1952 – 21 Apr 2018) m. Robert Hill (18 Oct 1950 – 6 Aug 2010)
      1. 1. Christina Hill (12 Sep 1973 – ) m. Patrick Schuerr (08 Jul 1970 – )
        1. 1. Sidney Schuerr (04 Mar 1998 – )
        2. 2. Jameson Schuerr (24 Sep 2002 – )
      2. 2. Rebecca (Anne) Farmer (2 August 1975 – 23 May 2004) m. William (Robert) Farmer m. Scott (Pickens) Ray (abt 1973 – 22 Jul 2000)
        1. 1. Morgan (Seanne) Ray (Jun 1997 – )
    2. 2. Delmer Donivan (abt 1970 – )
    3. 3. Delmalee Donivan
    4. 4. Darlene Donivan
    5. 5. Peaches Grance
  10. 10. Carl (W) Donivan (30 March 1931 – 2 December 1983)
  11. 11. Betty (Beryle) Cordell (3 December 1932 – 18 February 2013)
  12. 12. Shirley (Delano) Kile (8 April 1937 – 15 February 2017)
  13. 13. Jay (Ward) Donivan (19 September 1939 – 12 October 1980)

Lillie Ward's Timeline

5 Records

1893
11 March 1893
Birth of Lillie Ward in Bedford County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Bedford County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
1930
1930
Age 37
Lillie Ward resided here in Monroe, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
Monroe, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
1935
1935
Age 42
Lillie Ward resided here in Springfield, Fayette, Pennsylvania
Springfield, Fayette, Pennsylvania
1940
1940
Age 47
Lillie Ward resided here in Springfield, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
Springfield, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
1986
30 March 1986
Age 93
Death of Lillie Ward in Monroe Township, Bedford County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Monroe Township, Bedford County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 March 1893
    Event Place: Bedford County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Springfield, Fayette, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03507; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 26-106
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Monroe, Bedford, Pennsylvania; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0025; FHL microfilm: 2341732
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Monroe, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Monroe, Bedford, Pennsylvania; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0025; FHL microfilm: 2341732

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Springfield, Fayette, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Springfield, Fayette, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03507; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 26-106

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Springfield, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Springfield, Fayette, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03507; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 26-106

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 March 1986
    Event Place: Monroe Township, Bedford County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Clearville, Bedford County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current

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