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Mary Ellen Ward 1838–1902 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 May 1838

Birth Location: Ohio

Death Date: 3 May 1902

Death Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Father: John Ward

Mother: Polly None

Spouse(s): John Grisim

Children(s): John Grisim

In 1838, Mary Ellen Ward entered the world in Ohio, born to John Rufus Ward And Polly. In 1860, Mary Ellen Ward resided in Milwaukee Ward 8, Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin,. In 1880, Mary Ellen Ward resided in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. Mary Ellen Ward married John Grisim, and had children including John Clarence Grisim. Mary Ellen Ward passed away in 1902 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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Biography

  • In 1838, Mary Ellen Ward entered the world in Ohio, born to John Rufus Ward And Polly.
  • In 1860, Mary Ellen Ward resided in Milwaukee Ward 8, Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin,.
  • In 1880, Mary Ellen Ward resided in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.
  • Mary Ellen Ward married John Grisim, and had children including John Clarence Grisim.
  • Mary Ellen Ward passed away in 1902 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Mary Ward's Ancestors

Self
Mary Ward
1838–1902
Birth Place: Ohio
Parents
John Rufus Ward
1792–
Connecticut
Polly
1807–
New York
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Mary Ward's Descendants

1.
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Mary (Ellen) Ward (28 May 1838–3 May 1902) m. John Grisim (24 Nov 1833–8 Sep 1905)
  1. 1. John (Clarence) Grisim 1872–1945 m. Mary (Ellen) Berres 1875–1949
    1. 1. Ruth (Frances) Grisim 1912–1997 m. Albert (Curt Bruno) Hoppe 1904–1974
      1. 1. William (Carl) Hoppe 1933–1991
    2. 2. Clarence (J) Grisim 1903–
    3. 3. Mary (Ellen) Grisim 1904–
    4. 4. John (William) Grisim 1907– m. Loretta (Louise) Kucera 1908–
    5. 5. Nellita (K) Grisim 1910–

Mary Ward's Timeline

5 Records

1838
28 May 1838
Birth of Mary Ellen Ward in Ohio
Ohio
1860
1860
Age 22
Mary Ellen Ward resided here in Milwaukee Ward 8, Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Milwaukee Ward 8, Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
1880
1880
Age 42
Mary Ellen Ward resided here in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
1900
1900
Age 62
Mary Ellen Ward resided here in Wauwatosa, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Wauwatosa, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
1902
3 May 1902
Age 64
Death of Mary Ellen Ward in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 May 1838
    Event Place: Ohio
    Record Source: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S., Deaths, 1854-1911, Milwaukee Public Library; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Milwaukee Vital Records; Call Number: 929.3

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Milwaukee Ward 8, Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Milwaukee Ward 8, Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Roll: M653_1423; Page: 661; Family History Library Film: 805423

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Wauwatosa, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 May 1902
    Event Place: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
    Record Source: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S., Deaths, 1854-1911, Milwaukee Public Library; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Milwaukee Vital Records; Call Number: 929.3

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