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Mary Ellen Ward 1871–1933 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 December 1871

Birth Location: Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America

Death Date: 12 March 1933

Death Location: Longwood, Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: Benjamin Butler

Mother: Mary Cox

Spouse(s): George Ward

Children(s): Stella Ward, Johnie Ward, Luther Ward, George Jr, Lula Ward, Herbert Ward, Willie Ward, Stella Ward

In 1871, Mary Ellen Ward entered the world in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America, born to Benjamin Lewis Butler And Mary Melvina Cox. In 1880, Mary Ellen Ward resided in Waccamaw, Brunswick, North Carolina, USA. In 1900, Mary Ellen Ward resided in Waccamaw, Brunswick, North Carolina, USA. Mary Ellen Ward married George Brooks Ward, and had children including George Brooks Ward Jr, Herbert B Ward, Johnie Butler Ward, Lula L Ward, Luther Lewis Ward, Stella Lee Ward, Willie D Ward. Mary Ellen Ward passed away in 1933 in Longwood, Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1871, Mary Ellen Ward entered the world in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America, born to Benjamin Lewis Butler And Mary Melvina Cox.
  • In 1880, Mary Ellen Ward resided in Waccamaw, Brunswick, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1900, Mary Ellen Ward resided in Waccamaw, Brunswick, North Carolina, USA.
  • Mary Ellen Ward married George Brooks Ward, and had children including George Brooks Ward Jr, Herbert B Ward, Johnie Butler Ward, Lula L Ward, Luther Lewis Ward, Stella Lee Ward, Willie D Ward.
  • Mary Ellen Ward passed away in 1933 in Longwood, Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Mary Ward's Ancestors

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Mary Ward
1871–1933
Birth Place: Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America
Parents
Benjamin Lewis Butler
1836–1885
North Carolina, United States of America
Mary (Melvina) Cox
1845–1912
Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
Grandparents
Daniel (Luther) Butler
1804–1887
South Carolina, United States of America
Martha Ivey
1810–1884
North Carolina, United States of America
Jesse (Samuel) Cox
1817–1907
Columbus Co., NC
Ruth (Serena Matessa) Butler
1824–1907
Columbus, North Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Mary Ward's Descendants

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Mary (Ellen) Ward (22 December 1871–12 March 1933) m. George (Brooks) Ward (5 March 1862–1951)
  1. 1. Stella (Lee) Ward 1898–1985 m. Moye (Malcom) Hair 1886–1934
    1. 1. Josephine Hair 1925–1980
  2. 2. Johnie (Butler) Ward 1896–1962
  3. 3. Luther (Lewis) Ward 1892–1963
  4. 4. George (Brooks Ward) Jr 1899–1969
  5. 5. Lula (L) Ward 1889–1971
  6. 6. Herbert (B) Ward 1894–1918
  7. 7. Willie (D) Ward 1891–1919
  8. 8. Stella (Lee) Ward 1898–1985

Mary Ward's Timeline

7 Records

1871
22 December 1871
Birth of Mary Ellen Ward in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America
Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America
1880
1880
Age 9
Mary Ellen Ward resided here in Waccamaw, Brunswick, North Carolina, USA
Waccamaw, Brunswick, North Carolina, USA
1900
1900
Age 29
Mary Ellen Ward resided here in Waccamaw, Brunswick, North Carolina, USA
Waccamaw, Brunswick, North Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 39
Mary Ellen Ward resided here in Waccamaw, Brunswick, North Carolina, USA
Waccamaw, Brunswick, North Carolina, USA
1920
1920
Age 49
Mary Ellen Ward resided here in Waccamaw, Brunswick, North Carolina, USA
Waccamaw, Brunswick, North Carolina, USA
1930
1930
Age 59
Mary Ellen Ward resided here in Waccamaw, Waccamaw, Brunswick, North Carolina, USA
Waccamaw, Waccamaw, Brunswick, North Carolina, USA
1933
12 March 1933
Age 62
Death of Mary Ellen Ward in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America
Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 December 1871
    Event Place: Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Waccamaw, Brunswick, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Waccamaw, Brunswick, North Carolina; Roll: 953; Page: 532B; Enumeration District: 022

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Waccamaw, Brunswick, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Waccamaw, Brunswick, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Waccamaw, Brunswick, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Waccamaw, Waccamaw, Brunswick, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 March 1933
    Event Place: Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Longwood, Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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