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Major Ward 1897–1966 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 Feb 1897

Birth Location: Columbus, North Carolina

Death Date: 25 Feb 1966

Death Location: Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina

Father: John Ward

Mother: Francis Ward

Spouse(s): Luty Pierce

Children(s): Daisy Ward, Grady Ward, Carry Ward, Charles Ward, Lela Ward

The story of Major Ward began in 1897 in Columbus, North Carolina. In 1900, Major Ward resided in Lee Township, Columbus, North Carolina. In 1910, Major Ward resided in Lees, Columbus, North Carolina. Major Ward married Luty Velma Pierce, and had children including Carry L Ward, Charles W Ward, Daisy Francis Ward, Grady Kelly Ward, Lela M Ward, Rachel Ward, Ruby Ward. Major Ward passed away in 1966 in Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina.

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Biography

  • The story of Major Ward began in 1897 in Columbus, North Carolina.
  • In 1900, Major Ward resided in Lee Township, Columbus, North Carolina.
  • In 1910, Major Ward resided in Lees, Columbus, North Carolina.
  • Major Ward married Luty Velma Pierce, and had children including Carry L Ward, Charles W Ward, Daisy Francis Ward, Grady Kelly Ward, Lela M Ward, Rachel Ward, Ruby Ward.
  • Major Ward passed away in 1966 in Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Ward
1870–2000
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Francis Ward
1869–1935
Birth Location: Nakina, North Carolina
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Spouses(s)

Luty Pierce
1901–1964
Birth Location: Brunswick, North Carolina
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Children(s)

Daisy Ward
1917–
Birth Location: Columbus, North Carolina
DW
Grady Ward
1920–1987
Birth Location: Columbus County, North Carolina
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Carry Ward
1923–
Birth Location: North Carolina
CW
Charles Ward
1926–
Birth Location: North Carolina
CW
Lela Ward
1934–2009
Birth Location: North Carolina
LW

Major Ward's Ancestors

Self
Major Ward
1897–1966
Birth Place: Columbus, North Carolina
Parents
John Kelly Ward
1870–2000
North Carolina
Francis Ward
1869–1935
Nakina, North Carolina
Grandparents
Benjamin (J.) Ward
1850–1925
Columbus Co.
Sylvia Dyson
1848–1929
North Carolina
Joshua (H) Ward
1819–1897
North Carolina
Milla (A) Ward
1835–1880
North Carolina
Great-Grandparents
Simon Jr.
1804–1880
Sarah Cartrette
1806–
John Ward
1775–1854
Elizabeth Stevens
1788–
William Jr
1800–1876
Priscilla Alford
1810–1887
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Simon Sr.
1787–1871
Rachel ______
1787–
Thomas Sr
1730–1810
Amelia Hathaway
1735–1790
William Norris
1772–1860

Major Ward's Descendants

1.
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Major Ward (29 Feb 1897–25 Feb 1966) m. Luty (Velma) Pierce (1 Aug 1901–28 Jul 1964)
  1. 1. Daisy (Francis) Ward 1917–
  2. 2. Grady (Kelly) Ward 1920–1987
  3. 3. Carry (L) Ward 1923–
  4. 4. Charles (W) Ward 1926–
  5. 5. Lela (M) Ward 1934–2009

Major Ward's Timeline

8 Records

1897
29 Feb 1897
Birth of Major Ward in Columbus, North Carolina
Columbus, North Carolina
1900
1900
Age 3
Major Ward resided here in Lee Township, Columbus, North Carolina
Lee Township, Columbus, North Carolina
1910
1910
Age 13
Major Ward resided here in Lees, Columbus, North Carolina
Lees, Columbus, North Carolina
1920
1920
Age 23
Major Ward resided here in Lees, Columbus, North Carolina
Lees, Columbus, North Carolina
1930
1930
Age 33
Major Ward resided here in Lees, Columbus, North Carolina
Lees, Columbus, North Carolina
1940
1940
Age 43
Major Ward resided here in Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, United States
Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, United States
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 43
Major Ward resided here in Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, United States
Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, United States
1966
25 Feb 1966
Age 69
Death of Major Ward in Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina
Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 Feb 1897
    Event Place: Columbus, North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T627_2892; Page: 20B; Enumeration District: 24-14.
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 239-36-6623; Issue State: North Carolina; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1292; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 34; Image: .
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [7] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Columbus County, North Carolina; Roll: 1765632; Draft Board: 0.
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T623_1189; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 34.
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Lee Township, Columbus, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T623_1189; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 34.

    Genealogy Event 3
    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 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: 2A; Enumeration District: 34; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T627_2892; Page: 20B; Enumeration District: 24-14.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Columbus, North Carolina
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Columbus County, North Carolina; Roll: 1765632; Draft Board: 0.

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Nakina, Columbus, North Carolina
    Record Source: North Carolina Death Certificates

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 Feb 1966
    Event Place: Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 239-36-6623; Issue State: North Carolina; Issue Date: Before 1951.
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