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Luther O Ward 1893–1974 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 Dec 1893

Birth Location: North Carolina

Death Date: 25 Apr 1974

Death Location: Whiteville, Columbus County, North Carolina, USA

Father: Henry Ward

Mother: Edie Ward

Spouse(s): Julia Baker

Children(s): Robert Ward, Perlie Ward, Dorothy Ward

In 1893, Luther O Ward entered the world in North Carolina, born to Henry K Ward And Edie Evelene Ward. In 1900, Luther O Ward resided in Lees, Columbus, North Carolina. In 1910, Luther O Ward resided in Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA. Luther O Ward married Julia A Baker, and had children including Dorothy Louise Ward, Perlie Mae Ward, Robert Ward. Luther O Ward passed away in 1974 in Whiteville, Columbus County, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1893, Luther O Ward entered the world in North Carolina, born to Henry K Ward And Edie Evelene Ward.
  • In 1900, Luther O Ward resided in Lees, Columbus, North Carolina.
  • In 1910, Luther O Ward resided in Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA.
  • Luther O Ward married Julia A Baker, and had children including Dorothy Louise Ward, Perlie Mae Ward, Robert Ward.
  • Luther O Ward passed away in 1974 in Whiteville, Columbus County, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Henry Ward
1867–1949
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Edie Ward
1861–1901
Birth Location: Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
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Spouses(s)

Julia Baker
1899–1979
Birth Location: North Carolina
JB

Children(s)

Robert Ward
1925–
Birth Location: North Carolina
RW
Perlie Ward
1928–1978
Birth Location: Raeford Hoke, North Carolina
PW
Dorothy Ward
1931–1997
Birth Location: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
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Luther Ward's Ancestors

Self
Luther Ward
1893–1974
Birth Place: North Carolina
Parents
Henry K. Ward
1867–1949
North Carolina
Edie (Evelene) Ward
1861–1901
Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
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

Luther Ward's Descendants

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Luther (O) Ward (15 Dec 1893–25 Apr 1974) m. Julia (A) Baker (1899–1979)
  1. 1. Robert Ward 1925–
  2. 2. Perlie (Mae) Ward 1928–1978
  3. 3. Dorothy (Louise) Ward 1931–1997

Luther Ward's Timeline

9 Records

1893
15 Dec 1893
Birth of Luther O Ward in North Carolina
North Carolina
1900
1900
Age 7
Luther O Ward resided here in Lees, Columbus, North Carolina
Lees, Columbus, North Carolina
1910
1910
Age 17
Luther O Ward resided here in Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1920
1920
Age 27
Luther O Ward resided here in Lees, Columbus, North Carolina
Lees, Columbus, North Carolina
1930
1930
Age 37
Luther O Ward resided here in Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1935
1935
Age 42
Luther O Ward resided here in Lees, Columbus, North Carolina
Lees, Columbus, North Carolina
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 47
Luther O Ward resided here in Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1950
1950
Age 57
Luther O Ward resided here in Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1974
25 Apr 1974
Age 81
Death of Luther O Ward in Wilmington, New Hanover, North Carolina, USA
Wilmington, New Hanover, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Dec 1893
    Event Place: North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T627_2892; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 24-14
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 237-30-5454; Issue State: North Carolina; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1292; Page: 21B; Enumeration District: 34; Image: .
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: 1683; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0012; Image: 83.0; FHL microfilm: 2341417
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T623_1189; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 34.
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1104; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0032; FHL microfilm: 1375117
    [7] North Carolina Death Collection
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: 2582; Page: 72; Enumeration District: 24-22A

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T623_1189; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 34.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1104; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0032; FHL microfilm: 1375117

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1292; Page: 21B; Enumeration District: 34; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    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: 2A; Enumeration District: 0012; Image: 83.0; FHL microfilm: 2341417

    Genealogy Event 6
    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: 6B; Enumeration District: 24-14

    Genealogy Event 7
    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: 6B; Enumeration District: 24-14

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: 2582; Page: 72; Enumeration District: 24-22A

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Columbus
    Record Source: North Carolina Death Collection

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 Apr 1974
    Event Place: Wilmington, New Hanover, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 237-30-5454; Issue State: North Carolina; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] North Carolina Death Collection
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Whiteville, Columbus County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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