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Rachel Rebecca Ward 1865–1948 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 March 1865

Birth Location: Columbus, North Carolina, United States

Death Date: 23 January 1948

Death Location: Bethel, Columbus County, North Carolina, USA

Father: John Ward

Mother: Mary Long

Spouse(s): John Long

Children(s): Susan Long, Corrie Long, John Long, James Long

In 1865, Rachel Rebecca Ward entered the world in Columbus, North Carolina, United States, born to John Staford Ward And Mary Frances Long. In 1870, Rachel Rebecca Ward resided in Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA. In 1880, Rachel Rebecca Ward resided in Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA. Rachel Rebecca Ward married John James Long, and had children including Corrie E Long, James Franklin Long, John Wilson Long, Susan F Long. Rachel Rebecca Ward passed away in 1948 in Bethel, Columbus County, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1865, Rachel Rebecca Ward entered the world in Columbus, North Carolina, United States, born to John Staford Ward And Mary Frances Long.
  • In 1870, Rachel Rebecca Ward resided in Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1880, Rachel Rebecca Ward resided in Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA.
  • Rachel Rebecca Ward married John James Long, and had children including Corrie E Long, James Franklin Long, John Wilson Long, Susan F Long.
  • Rachel Rebecca Ward passed away in 1948 in Bethel, Columbus County, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Ward
1829–1918
Birth Location: Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
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Mary Long
1840–1918
Birth Location: Columbus County, North Carolina, USA
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Spouses(s)

John Long
1868–1939
Birth Location: North Carolina
JL

Children(s)

Susan Long
1891–1976
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Corrie Long
1893–
Birth Location: North Carolina
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John Long
1894–1970
Birth Location: North Carolina
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James Long
1898–1978
Birth Location: Columbus, North Carolina
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Rachel Ward's Ancestors

Self
Rachel Ward
1865–1948
Birth Place: Columbus, North Carolina, United States
Parents
John Staford Ward
1829–1918
Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
Mary (Frances) Long
1840–1918
Columbus County, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
James (Ace) Ward
1798–1888
Brunswick, North Carolina, USA
Mary Faulk
1811–1867
N.C.
John (Hiram) Long
1815–1903
Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
Rachael Gore
1816–1900
Columbus Co. N. C.
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Jr
1770–1790
Mary Sutton
1780–1845
Priscilla West
1795–1869
Joseph Gore
–1864
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Sr
1730–1810
Amelia Hathaway
1735–1790

Rachel Ward's Descendants

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Rachel (Rebecca) Ward (10 March 1865–23 January 1948) m. John (James) Long (4 June 1868–10 September 1939)
  1. 1. Susan (F) Long 1891–1976
    1. 1. James (Owen) Andrews 1909–1985
  2. 2. Corrie (E) Long 1893–
  3. 3. John (Wilson) Long 1894–1970 m. Edna (Mae) Long 1914–2000
    1. 1. John (Robert) Long 1917–1953
    2. 2. Roy (Wilson) Long 1916–1994
    3. 3. Rachel (Lucille) Long 1932–2016
  4. 4. James (Franklin) Long 1898–1978 m. Lucy (Ann) Frink 1893–1961
    1. 1. Infant (Son) Long 1936–1936
    2. 2. Ruby (Caroline) Long 1929–2015 m. Eugene (Curtis) Newman 1927–2005
    3. 3. Nellie (Ruth) Long 1924–2015
    4. 4. Brooks Long 1923–
    5. 5. James (Franklin Long) Jr 1927–1991
    6. 6. Clifton (Leo Long) Sr 1920–1975 m. Margie Ray 1921–

Rachel Ward's Timeline

8 Records

1865
10 March 1865
Birth of Rachel Rebecca Ward in Columbus, North Carolina, United States
Columbus, North Carolina, United States
1870
1870
Age 5
Rachel Rebecca Ward resided here in Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1880
1880
Age 15
Rachel Rebecca Ward resided here in Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1900
1900
Age 35
Rachel Rebecca Ward resided here in North Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
North Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 45
Rachel Rebecca Ward resided here in Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1920
1920
Age 55
Rachel Rebecca Ward resided here in Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1930
1930
Age 65
Rachel Rebecca Ward resided here in Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1948
23 January 1948
Age 83
Death of Rachel Rebecca Ward in Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 March 1865
    Event Place: Columbus, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1292; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 46; Image: 1229
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: 1683; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0032; Image: 523.0; FHL microfilm: 2341417
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: 959; Family History Film: 1254959; Page: 34D; Enumeration District: 050; Image: 0235
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1131; Page: 213B; Image: 336283; Family History Library Film: 552630
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: North Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: 1190; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0041; FHL microfilm: 1241190
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1104; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0041; FHL microfilm: 1375117
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1131; Page: 213B; Image: 336283; Family History Library Film: 552630

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: 959; Family History Film: 1254959; Page: 34D; Enumeration District: 050; Image: 0235

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: North Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: North Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: 1190; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0041; FHL microfilm: 1241190

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1104; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0041; FHL microfilm: 1375117

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1292; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 46; Image: 1229

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: 1683; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0032; Image: 523.0; FHL microfilm: 2341417

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Clarendon, Columbus, North Carolina
    Record Source: North Carolina Death Certificates

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 January 1948
    Event Place: Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Bethel, Columbus County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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