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Maurice Greenwood Ward 1873–1943 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 Jun 1873

Birth Location: Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

Death Date: 16 Jan 1943

Death Location: Hanover, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: Harrison Ward

Mother: Elizabeth Davis

Spouse(s): Maud Bone

Children(s): Ruth Ward, Maurice Ward, Corbin Ward

In 1873, Maurice Greenwood Ward entered the world in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, born to Harrison Benjamin Ward And Elizabeth Cady Davis. In 1910, Maurice Greenwood Ward resided in Wilkes Barre Ward 12, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1925, Maurice Greenwood Ward resided in 82 Orchard Street. Maurice Greenwood Ward married Maud Louisa Bone, and had children including Corbin Mcgee Ward, Maurice Elwood Ward, Ruth Estella Ward. Maurice Greenwood Ward passed away in 1943 in Hanover, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1873, Maurice Greenwood Ward entered the world in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, born to Harrison Benjamin Ward And Elizabeth Cady Davis.
  • In 1910, Maurice Greenwood Ward resided in Wilkes Barre Ward 12, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1925, Maurice Greenwood Ward resided in 82 Orchard Street.
  • Maurice Greenwood Ward married Maud Louisa Bone, and had children including Corbin Mcgee Ward, Maurice Elwood Ward, Ruth Estella Ward.
  • Maurice Greenwood Ward passed away in 1943 in Hanover, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Harrison Ward
1840–1914
Birth Location: Kingston, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
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Elizabeth Davis
1842–1909
Birth Location: Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America
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Spouses(s)

Maud Bone
1873–1936
Birth Location: New Jersey
MB

Children(s)

Ruth Ward
1902–1982
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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Maurice Ward
1904–1966
Birth Location: Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, USA
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Corbin Ward
1908–1977
Birth Location: Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, USA
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Maurice Ward's Ancestors

Self
Maurice Ward
1873–1943
Birth Place: Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Parents
Harrison Benjamin Ward
1840–1914
Kingston, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Elizabeth (Cady) Davis
1842–1909
Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Maurice Ward's Descendants

1.
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Maurice (Greenwood) Ward (14 Jun 1873–16 Jan 1943) m. Maud (Louisa) Bone (4 Jan 1873–10 Apr 1936)
  1. 1. Ruth (Estella) Ward 1902–1982 m. Harry (Herbert McCloskey (Gwee)) Jr 1898–1975 m. Lee Colyer 1903–1970
    1. 1. James (G) McCloskey 1920–1995 m. Deedy (Evelyn) Pricer 1920–1999 m. Grace (E) Fulgham 1910–1988 m. Dinah (Junina) Jubilee 1923–2008 m. Marjorie (E) Manbeck 1925–
      1. 1. Jimmie (Arthur) McCloskey 1944–2009
      2. 2. Dennis (Albert) McCloskey 1951–2019
    2. 2. Louise (Ruth) McCloskey 1923–2011 m. William (Paul Sorber) Sr 1918–2008
      1. 1. Gail (Louise) Sorber 1948–
  2. 2. Maurice (Elwood) Ward 1904–1966 m. Florence (Alice) Gilbert 1901–
  3. 3. Corbin (McGee) Ward 1908–1977 m. Geraldine (Ada) Gimber 1907–
    1. 1. Phyllis (Ann) Ward 1935–2002

Maurice Ward's Timeline

5 Records

1873
14 Jun 1873
Birth of Maurice Greenwood Ward in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
1910
1910
Age 37
Maurice Greenwood Ward resided here in Wilkes Barre Ward 12, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
Wilkes Barre Ward 12, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
1925
Abt 1925
Age 52
Maurice Greenwood Ward resided here in 82 Orchard Street
82 Orchard Street
1930
1930
Age 57
Maurice Greenwood Ward resided here in Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
1943
16 Jan 1943
Age 70
Death of Maurice Greenwood Ward in Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Jun 1873
    Event Place: Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1966, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA, USA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 007701-010550
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 0262; FHL microfilm: 2341807
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Wilkes Barre Ward 12, Luzerne, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1371; Page: 5b; Enumeration District: 0151; FHL microfilm: 1375384
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Wilkes-Barre Times Leader, The Evening News; Publication Date: 18 Jan 1943; Publication Place: Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, USA; ,0.35931322,0.2645

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Wilkes Barre Ward 12, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Wilkes Barre Ward 12, Luzerne, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1371; Page: 5b; Enumeration District: 0151; FHL microfilm: 1375384

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1925
    Event Place: 82 Orchard Street
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, The Wilkes-Barre Record; Publication Date: 19 Oct 1925; Publication Place: Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, USA; ,0.59566265,0.74624753,0.71389276&xid

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 0262; FHL microfilm: 2341807

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 18 Jan 1943
    Event Place: Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Wilkes-Barre Times Leader, the Evening News - 18 Jan 1943 - 16, Obituary for Maurice G. Ward 18 Jan 1943

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Wilkes-Barre Times Leader, The Evening News; Publication Date: 18 Jan 1943; Publication Place: Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, USA; ,0.35931322,0.2645

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Jan 1943
    Event Place: Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1966, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA, USA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 007701-010550
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1966, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA, USA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Box Number: 2467; Certificate Number Range: 017101-019950
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Wilkes-Barre Times Leader, The Evening News; Publication Date: 18 Jan 1943; Publication Place: Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, USA; ,0.35931322,0.2645

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Hanover, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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