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Martha "Mattie" Louisa Ward 1879–1962 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 December 1879

Birth Location: Dollie, Stone, Arkansas, USA

Death Date: 2 Nov 1962

Death Location: Santa Ana, Orange County, California, United States of America

Father: William Ward

Mother: Martha Rorie

Spouse(s): William Sr, John Stevens

Children(s): William Thomas, Rovella Thomas, Reffi Stephens, Nora Stephens, Jewel Stephens, Ernest Stevens, George Stevens

In 1879, Martha "Mattie" Louisa Ward entered the world in Dollie, Stone, Arkansas, USA, born to William Henry Ward And Martha Rebecca Beckie Rorie. Martha "Mattie" Louisa Ward married John William Johnny Stevens, William Henry Thomas Sr, and had children including Ernest R Stevens, George Wilburn Stevens, Jewel Stephens, Nora Stephens, Reffi M Stephens, Rovella Thomas, William H Thomas. Martha "Mattie" Louisa Ward passed away in 1962 in Santa Ana, Orange County, California, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1879, Martha "Mattie" Louisa Ward entered the world in Dollie, Stone, Arkansas, USA, born to William Henry Ward And Martha Rebecca Beckie Rorie.
  • Martha "Mattie" Louisa Ward married John William Johnny Stevens, William Henry Thomas Sr, and had children including Ernest R Stevens, George Wilburn Stevens, Jewel Stephens, Nora Stephens, Reffi M Stephens, Rovella Thomas, William H Thomas.
  • Martha "Mattie" Louisa Ward passed away in 1962 in Santa Ana, Orange County, California, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Ward
1857–1927
Birth Location: Izard County, Arkansas, United States of America
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Martha Rorie
1860–1931
Birth Location: Fiftysix, Stone County, Arkansas, United States of America
MR

Spouses(s)

William Sr
1888–1951
Birth Location: Missouri, USA
WS
John Stevens
1877–1921
Birth Location: Roasting Ear Creek, Stone, Arkansas, USA
JS

Children(s)

William Thomas
1916–1985
Birth Location: Timbo, Stone, Arkansas, USA
WT
Rovella Thomas
1914–1921
Birth Location: Timbo, Stone, Arkansas, USA
RT
Reffi Stephens
1897–1960
Birth Location: Arkansas
RS
Nora Stephens
1900–1967
Birth Location: Arkansas
NS
Jewel Stephens
1905–1953
Birth Location: Arkansas
JS
Ernest Stevens
1909–1980
Birth Location: Arkansas
ES
George Stevens
1901–1976
Birth Location: Stone County, Arkansas, USA
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Martha Ward's Ancestors

Self
Martha Ward
1879–1962
Birth Place: Dollie, Stone, Arkansas, USA
Parents
William Henry Ward
1857–1927
Izard County, Arkansas, United States of America
Martha (Rebecca (Beckie)) Rorie
1860–1931
Fiftysix, Stone County, Arkansas, United States of America
Grandparents
Andrew (J) Ward
1834–1862
Tennessee
Matilda (Ann (Mattie)) Long
1835–1908
Tennessee
Hezekiah (C.) Rorie
1822–1864
Savannah, Hardin Co., Tennessee
Louisa (Adaline) Ticer
1822–1882
Gravelly Springs, Lauderdale County, Alabama, USA
Great-Grandparents
Henry LONG
1815–1893
Martha PATE
1822–1892
Absalom Rorie
1798–1874
Sarah Meador
1801–1857
John Ticer
1790–1870
Jane Wallace
1790–1872
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Rorie
1763–1847
Suesanna Buxton
1770–1798
Lewis Jr.
1756–1847
Martha Meador
1759–1826
Clark Ticer
1773–1804

Martha Ward's Descendants

1.
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Martha ("Mattie" Louisa) Ward (1 December 1879–2 Nov 1962) m. William (Henry Thomas) Sr (1888–1 February 1951) m. John (William "Johnny") Stevens (23 Feb 1877–5 Mar 1921)
  1. 1. William (H.) Thomas 1916–1985
  2. 2. Rovella Thomas 1914–1921
  3. 3. Reffi (M) Stephens 1897–1960 m. John (Kenneth Slaven) Sr. 1894–1966
    1. 1. John (Kenneth) Slaven 1921–1989
    2. 2. Maxine (Bulah) Slaven 1916–1996 m. Orville (Cleo) Leathers 1911– m. Stanik 1923–2010
    3. 3. Opal (L) Slaven 1918–2008
    4. 4. Zelma (Lou) Slaven 1925–2007
    5. 5. Virgle (H) Slaven 1923–1944
  4. 4. Nora Stephens 1900–1967 m. William (Ransom) Sartin 1896–1978
    1. 1. John (Littleon) Sartin 1917–1996
    2. 2. Ernest (Carl) Sartin 1919–2000 m. Zelphia (Otheda) Craven 1920–2012
      1. 1. Daniel (Lee (Dan)) Sartin 1945–2016
    3. 3. Ruby (Retha) Sartin 1921–1963 m. Edgar (Eugene) Barnard 1913–1997
    4. 4. William (Ramson) Sartin 1923–1973
    5. 5. Geneva Sartin 1927–2012
    6. 6. Carmel (Gene) Sartin 1937–1956
  5. 5. Jewel Stephens 1905–1953 m. Ruby (Jewel) BERRY 1909–1984
    1. 1. John (Henry) Stevens 1929–2008
    2. 2. Perry (Gene) Stevens 1932–2007
    3. 3. Jimmy Stevens 1944–1950
    4. 4. Margaret Stevens 1930–1931
  6. 6. Ernest (R) Stevens 1909–1980 m. Gladys (Pink) Fisher 1908–1976
    1. 1. Paul (Dean) Stevens 1935–2010
  7. 7. George (Wilburn) Stevens 1901–1976 m. Flossie Arnold 1903–1993
    1. 1. Lorena Stevens 1935–2008
    2. 2. John (Ferral) Stevens 1928–1981

Martha Ward's Timeline

10 Records

1879
1 Dec 1879
Birth of Martha "Mattie" Louisa Ward in Dollie, Stone, Arkansas, USA
Dollie, Stone, Arkansas, USA
1879
1 December 1879
Birth of Martha "Mattie" Louisa Ward in Dollie, Stone, Arkansas, USA
Dollie, Stone, Arkansas, USA
1879
1 Dec 1879
Birth of Martha "Mattie" Louisa Ward in Dollie, Stone, Arkansas, USA
Dollie, Stone, Arkansas, USA
1879
1 December 1879
Birth of Martha "Mattie" Louisa Ward in Dollie, Stone, Arkansas, USA
Dollie, Stone, Arkansas, USA
1880
1880
Age 1
Martha "Mattie" Louisa Ward resided here in Locust Grove, Stone, Arkansas, USA
Locust Grove, Stone, Arkansas, USA
1900
1900
Age 21
Martha "Mattie" Louisa Ward resided here in Northwest, Stone, Arkansas, USA
Northwest, Stone, Arkansas, USA
1910
1910
Age 31
Martha "Mattie" Louisa Ward resided here in Northwest, Stone, Arkansas, USA
Northwest, Stone, Arkansas, USA
1962
2 Nov 1962
Age 83
Death of Martha "Mattie" Louisa Ward in Dollie, Stone, Arkansas, USA
Dollie, Stone, Arkansas, USA
1962
2 Nov 1962
Age 83
Death of Martha "Mattie" Louisa Ward in Orange County, California, United States of America
Orange County, California, United States of America
1962
2 Nov 1962
Age 83
Death of Martha "Mattie" Louisa Ward in Orange County, California, United States of America
Orange County, California, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Dec 1879
    Event Place: Dollie, Stone, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] California, Death Index, Date: 1962-11-02
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Locust Grove, Stone, Arkansas; Roll: 57; Page: 175C; Enumeration District: 194
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Northwest, Stone, Arkansas; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0134; FHL microfilm: 1240077
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Northwest, Stone, Arkansas; Roll: T624_64; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0148; FHL microfilm: 1374077
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 December 1879
    Event Place: Dollie, Stone, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Dec 1879
    Event Place: Dollie, Stone, Arkansas, USA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 December 1879
    Event Place: Dollie, Stone, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Locust Grove, Stone, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Locust Grove, Stone, Arkansas; Roll: 57; Page: 175C; Enumeration District: 194

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Northwest, Stone, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Northwest, Stone, Arkansas; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0134; FHL microfilm: 1240077

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Northwest, Stone, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Northwest, Stone, Arkansas; Roll: T624_64; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0148; FHL microfilm: 1374077

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 Nov 1962
    Event Place: Dollie, Stone, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] California, Death Index, Date: 1962-11-02
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 Nov 1962
    Event Place: Orange County, California, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 Nov 1962
    Event Place: Orange County, California, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Santa Ana, Orange County, California, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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