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Rachel Ann Ward 1887–1970 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 January 1887

Birth Location: North Carolina, United States of America

Death Date: 1 Aug 1970

Death Location: Bethel, Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America

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Spouse(s): William Grainger, Daniel Ward

Children(s): Ralph Ward

In 1887, Rachel Ann Ward entered the world in North Carolina, United States of America, born to Daniel Ganus And Jane Hardwick. In 1900, Rachel Ann Ward resided in Shallotte, Brunswick, North Carolina, USA. Rachel Ann Ward married Daniel Pink Ward, William Thomas Grainger, and had children including Ralph Waldo Ward. Rachel Ann Ward passed away in 1970 in Bethel, Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1887, Rachel Ann Ward entered the world in North Carolina, United States of America, born to Daniel Ganus And Jane Hardwick.
  • In 1900, Rachel Ann Ward resided in Shallotte, Brunswick, North Carolina, USA.
  • Rachel Ann Ward married Daniel Pink Ward, William Thomas Grainger, and had children including Ralph Waldo Ward.
  • Rachel Ann Ward passed away in 1970 in Bethel, Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Rachel Ward's Ancestors

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Rachel Ward
1887–1970
Birth Place: North Carolina, United States of America
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Rachel Ward's Descendants

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Rachel (Ann) Ward (16 January 1887–1 Aug 1970) m. William (Thomas) Grainger (6 Aug 1875–2 Nov 1957) m. Daniel (Pink) Ward (02 Jun 1872–17 Feb 1929)
  1. 1. Ralph (Waldo) Ward 1922–2006

Rachel Ward's Timeline

4 Records

1887
16 January 1887
Birth of Rachel Ann Ward in North Carolina, United States of America
North Carolina, United States of America
1900
1900
Age 13
Rachel Ann Ward resided here in Shallotte, Brunswick, North Carolina, USA
Shallotte, Brunswick, North Carolina, USA
1935
10 Dec 1935
Age 48
Rachel Ann Ward was married in Whiteville
Whiteville
1970
1 Aug 1970
Age 83
Death of Rachel Ann Ward in Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 January 1887
    Event Place: North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, U.S., Death Certificates, 1909-1976, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 10 Dec 1935
    Event Place: Whiteville

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Shallotte, Brunswick, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Shallotte, Brunswick, North Carolina; Roll: 1184; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0017; FHL microfilm: 1241184

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Columbus
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., Death Indexes, 1908-2004

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., Death Certificates, 1909-1976, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 Aug 1970
    Event Place: Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., Death Certificates, 1909-1976, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Bethel, Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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