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Nathaniel Cotton Ward 1814–1870 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Bet. 1814–1817

Birth Location: probably Waldo County, Maine

Death Date: Aft. 1870

Death Location: probably Maine

Father: Cotton Ward

Mother: Abigail Cate

Spouse(s): Mary Bean, Nancy Libby

Children(s): Frank Ward, Mary Ward, Elisa Ward, Charles Ward, EllenElla Ward, Edward Ward, Nathaniel Ward, Flora Ward, Fred Ward

The story of Nathaniel Cotton Ward began in 1814 in probably Waldo County, Maine. In 1850, Nathaniel Cotton Ward resided in Thorndike, Waldo, Maine. In 1860, Nathaniel Cotton Ward resided in Thorndike, Waldo, Maine, United States. Nathaniel Cotton Ward married Mary Elizabeth Betsey Bean, Nancy L Libby, and had children including Charles W Ward, Edward S F Ward, Elisa F Ward, Ellenella S Ward, Flora E Ward, Frank Cotton Ward, Fred Ward, Mary Ann Ward, Nathaniel Ward. Nathaniel Cotton Ward passed away in 1870 in probably Maine.

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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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Biography

  • The story of Nathaniel Cotton Ward began in 1814 in probably Waldo County, Maine.
  • In 1850, Nathaniel Cotton Ward resided in Thorndike, Waldo, Maine.
  • In 1860, Nathaniel Cotton Ward resided in Thorndike, Waldo, Maine, United States.
  • Nathaniel Cotton Ward married Mary Elizabeth Betsey Bean, Nancy L Libby, and had children including Charles W Ward, Edward S F Ward, Elisa F Ward, Ellenella S Ward, Flora E Ward, Frank Cotton Ward, Fred Ward, Mary Ann Ward, Nathaniel Ward.
  • Nathaniel Cotton Ward passed away in 1870 in probably Maine.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Nathaniel Ward's Ancestors

Self
Nathaniel Ward
1814–1870
Birth Place: probably Waldo County, Maine
Parents
Cotton Ward
1790–1860
North Hampton Twp., Rockingham County, New Hampshire
Abigail Cate
1795–1860
Grandparents
Simon Ward
1760–1829
Hampton, Rockingham, New Hampshire, USA
Abigail ((Fullonton)) Fullerton
1764–1802
Jonathan CATE
1760–1842
Sanbornton, Belknap, New Hampshire Colony
Mary ((Sarah?)) Saunders
1759–1836
Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Great-Grandparents
Cotton Ward
1734–1802
Hannah Nudd
1737–1819
James III
1728–1813
Elizabeth MASON
1725–1815
Peter Sanders
1723–1790
Abigail Johnson
1726–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Noah Ward
1696–1774
Sarah Shaw
1700–1788
Thomas Nudd
1708–1780
Deborah Marston
1711–1788
James II
1693–1754
Margaret Briard
1693–1754

Nathaniel Ward's Descendants

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Nathaniel (Cotton) Ward (Bet. 1814–1817–Aft. 1870) m. Mary (Elizabeth "Betsey") Bean (3 Oct 1814–8 Aug 1872) m. Nancy (L.) Libby (1829–)
  1. 1. Frank (Cotton) Ward 1858–1937 m. Maude (Gleason) Howland 1872–1938 m. Mary (E) Burns 1864–1889
    1. 1. Reginold (N) Ward 1904–
    2. 2. Edward (Howland) Ward 1899–1969 m. Emma (Jane) Newell 1903–1989
      1. 1. Edward (Howland Ward) Jr. 1924–2016
      2. 2. Doris (Florence) Ward 1922–2004 m. William (Francis Flaherty) SR 1920–1990
        1. 1. William (F Flaherty) JR 1943–2013
        2. 2. Lynda (Louise) Flaherty 1951–2002
      3. 3. Edward Ward 1925–
      4. 4. Charles Ward 1930–2010
      5. 5. Arthur Ward 1933–2003
    3. 3. Edna (Frances) Ward 1895–1976
    4. 4. Carl (Lincoln) Ward 1911–1984
    5. 5. Verna (Maud) Ward 1908–1996 m. George (V) Grogan 1906–1972
      1. 1. George (Francis) Grogan 1929–2004
    6. 6. Newton (Gleason) Ward 1904–1970
  2. 2. Mary (Ann) Ward 1838–1900
  3. 3. Elisa (F.) Ward 1844–
  4. 4. Charles (W.) Ward 1846–
  5. 5. EllenElla (S.) Ward 1851–1874
  6. 6. Edward (S.F.) Ward 1854–1920
  7. 7. Nathaniel Ward 1848–1920
  8. 8. Flora (E) Ward 1866–
  9. 9. Fred Ward 1869–

Nathaniel Ward's Timeline

5 Records

1814
Bet. 1814–1817
Birth of Nathaniel Cotton Ward in probably Waldo County, Maine
probably Waldo County, Maine
1850
1850
Age 36
Nathaniel Cotton Ward resided here in Thorndike, Waldo, Maine
Thorndike, Waldo, Maine
1860
1860
Age 46
Nathaniel Cotton Ward resided here in Thorndike, Waldo, Maine, United States
Thorndike, Waldo, Maine, United States
1870
1870
Age 56
Nathaniel Cotton Ward resided here in Thorndike, Waldo, Maine, United States
Thorndike, Waldo, Maine, United States
1870
Aft. 1870
Age 56
Death of Nathaniel Cotton Ward in probably Maine
probably Maine

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Bet. 1814–1817
    Event Place: probably Waldo County, Maine
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Thorndike, Waldo, Maine; Roll: M593_561; Page: 376A; Image: 275; Family History Library Film: 552060
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Thorndike, Waldo, Maine; Roll: M653_453; Page: 17; Image: 733; Family History Library Film: 803453
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Thorndike, Waldo, Maine; Roll: M432_270; Page: 3A; Image: 12

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Thorndike, Waldo, Maine
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Thorndike, Waldo, Maine; Roll: M432_270; Page: 3A; Image: 12

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Thorndike, Waldo, Maine, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Thorndike, Waldo, Maine; Roll: M653_453; Page: 17; Image: 733; Family History Library Film: 803453

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Thorndike, Waldo, Maine, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Thorndike, Waldo, Maine; Roll: M593_561; Page: 376A; Image: 275; Family History Library Film: 552060

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Aft. 1870
    Event Place: probably Maine

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