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Martha Melinda Ward 1838–1899 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1838

Birth Location: New York

Death Date: 1 May 1899

Death Location: Eureka, Clinton County, Michigan, United States of America

Father: Seely Ward

Mother: Mary Ward

Spouse(s): Isaac Knickerbocker

Children(s): John KNICKERBOCKER, Franklin Knickerbocker

In 1838, Martha Melinda Ward entered the world in New York, born to Seely Ward And Mary B Ward. In 1840, Martha Melinda Ward resided in Newfane, Niagara, New York, USA. In 1850, Martha Melinda Ward resided in Newfane, Niagara, New York, USA. Martha Melinda Ward married Isaac Knickerbocker, and had children including Franklin John Knickerbocker, Isaac Knickerbocker, John Franklin Knickerbocker. Martha Melinda Ward passed away in 1899 in Eureka, Clinton County, Michigan, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1838, Martha Melinda Ward entered the world in New York, born to Seely Ward And Mary B Ward.
  • In 1840, Martha Melinda Ward resided in Newfane, Niagara, New York, USA.
  • In 1850, Martha Melinda Ward resided in Newfane, Niagara, New York, USA.
  • Martha Melinda Ward married Isaac Knickerbocker, and had children including Franklin John Knickerbocker, Isaac Knickerbocker, John Franklin Knickerbocker.
  • Martha Melinda Ward passed away in 1899 in Eureka, Clinton County, Michigan, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Seely Ward
1813–1893
Birth Location: New Jersey, United States of America
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Mary Ward
1816–1853
Birth Location: New York
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Spouses(s)

Isaac Knickerbocker
1826–1909
Birth Location: New York, United States of America
IK

Children(s)

John KNICKERBOCKER
1868–1936
Birth Location: Niagara County, New York, USA
JK
Franklin Knickerbocker
1868–1936
Birth Location: Niagara County, New York, USA
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Martha Ward's Ancestors

Self
Martha Ward
1838–1899
Birth Place: New York
Parents
Seely Ward
1813–1893
New Jersey, United States of America
Mary (B) Ward
1816–1853
New York
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Martha Ward's Descendants

1.
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Martha (Melinda) Ward (abt 1838–1 May 1899) m. Isaac Knickerbocker (12 February 1826–14 November 1909)
  1. 1. John (Franklin) KNICKERBOCKER 1868–1936
  2. 2. Franklin (John) Knickerbocker 1868–1936

Martha Ward's Timeline

11 Records

1838
abt 1838
Birth of Martha Melinda Ward in New York
New York
1840
1840
Age 2
Martha Melinda Ward resided here in Newfane, Niagara, New York, USA
Newfane, Niagara, New York, USA
1850
1850
Age 12
Martha Melinda Ward resided here in Newfane, Niagara, New York, USA
Newfane, Niagara, New York, USA
1855
1855
Age 17
Martha Melinda Ward resided here in Newfane, New York, USA
Newfane, New York, USA
1860
1860
Age 22
Martha Melinda Ward resided here in Newfane, Olcott, Niagara, New York, USA
Newfane, Olcott, Niagara, New York, USA
1865
1865
Age 27
Martha Melinda Ward resided here in Newfane, Niagara, New York, USA
Newfane, Niagara, New York, USA
1870
1870
Age 32
Martha Melinda Ward resided here in Newfane, Ridge Road, Niagara, New York, USA
Newfane, Ridge Road, Niagara, New York, USA
1875
1875
Age 37
Martha Melinda Ward resided here in Newfane, Niagara, New York, USA
Newfane, Niagara, New York, USA
1879
26 Mar 1879
Age 41
Martha Melinda Ward resided here in Buffalo, New York, USA
Buffalo, New York, USA
1880
1880
Age 42
Martha Melinda Ward resided here in Bethany, Gratiot, Michigan, USA
Bethany, Gratiot, Michigan, USA
1899
1 May 1899
Age 61
Death of Martha Melinda Ward in Clinton County, Michigan, USA
Clinton County, Michigan, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1838
    Event Place: New York
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1897-1929, The Library of Michigan; Lansing, Michigan; Michigan Death Records Project; Rolls: 1-302; Archive BarcodeItem Number: 30000008345971; Roll Number: 15; Certificate Number: 6
    [2] Michigan, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1867-1995
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census
    [5] New York, U.S., State Census, 1855, New York State Archives; Albany, NY, USA; Census of the state of New York, 1855
    [6] New York, U.S., State Census, 1865
    [7] New York, U.S., State Census, 1875
    [8] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Newfane, Niagara, New York; Roll: M653_823; Page: 1229; Family History Library Fi
    [9] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Newfane, Niagara, New York; Roll: 561; Page: 382b
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [11] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Newfane, Niagara, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Newfane, Niagara, New York; Roll: 311; Page: 136; Family History Library Film: 0017199

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Newfane, Niagara, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Newfane, Niagara, New York; Roll: 561; Page: 382b

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1855
    Event Place: Newfane, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, U.S., State Census, 1855, New York State Archives; Albany, NY, USA; Census of the state of New York, 1855

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Newfane, Olcott, Niagara, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Newfane, Niagara, New York; Roll: M653_823; Page: 1229; Family History Library Fi

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1865
    Event Place: Newfane, Niagara, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, U.S., State Census, 1865

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Newfane, Ridge Road, Niagara, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1875
    Event Place: Newfane, Niagara, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, U.S., State Census, 1875

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 26 Mar 1879
    Event Place: Buffalo, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, Buffalo Morning Express; Publication Date: 26 Mar 1879; Publication Place: Buffalo, New York, USA

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Bethany, Gratiot, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: E.d. 1, Newfane
    Record Source: New York, U.S., State Census, 1855, New York State Archives; Albany, NY, USA; Census of the state of New York, 1855

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Michigan, United States
    Record Source: Michigan, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1867-1995

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 May 1899
    Event Place: Clinton County, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1897-1929, The Library of Michigan; Lansing, Michigan; Michigan Death Records Project; Rolls: 1-302; Archive BarcodeItem Number: 30000008345971; Roll Number: 15; Certificate Number: 6
    [2] Michigan, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1867-1995
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Eureka, Clinton County, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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