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Ray Ward 1903–1975 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 Apr 1903

Birth Location: Monroe, Harrison, Ohio, USA

Death Date: 15 Feb 1975

Death Location: Canton, Stark County, Ohio, United States of America

Father: William Ward

Mother: Della Ward

Spouse(s): Evelyn Volzer

Children(s): James Ward

The story of Ray Ward began in 1903 in Monroe, Harrison, Ohio, USA. In 1910, Ray Ward resided in Monroe, Harrison, Ohio, USA. In 1920, Ray Ward resided in Springfield, Hamilton, Ohio, USA. Ray Ward married Evelyn Lucille Volzer, Hebe May Henke May, and had children including James Raymond Ward, Robert Henry Ward. Ray Ward passed away in 1975 in Canton, Stark County, Ohio, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Ray Ward began in 1903 in Monroe, Harrison, Ohio, USA.
  • In 1910, Ray Ward resided in Monroe, Harrison, Ohio, USA.
  • In 1920, Ray Ward resided in Springfield, Hamilton, Ohio, USA.
  • Ray Ward married Evelyn Lucille Volzer, Hebe May Henke May, and had children including James Raymond Ward, Robert Henry Ward.
  • Ray Ward passed away in 1975 in Canton, Stark County, Ohio, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Ward
1880–1960
Birth Location: Dennison, Tuscarawas, Ohio, USA
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Della Ward
1883–1920
Birth Location: Scio, Harrison, Ohio, USA
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Spouses(s)

Evelyn Volzer
1902–1968
Birth Location: Canton, Stark, Ohio
EV

Children(s)

James Ward
1926–2003
Birth Location: Canton, Stark, Ohio, USA
JW

Ray Ward's Ancestors

Self
Ray Ward
1903–1975
Birth Place: Monroe, Harrison, Ohio, USA
Parents
William W Ward
1880–1960
Dennison, Tuscarawas, Ohio, USA
Della (E) Ward
1883–1920
Scio, Harrison, Ohio, USA
Grandparents
Hugh (A) Ward
1846–1917
Washington Township, Tuscarawas, Ohio, USA
1846–1934
Carroll County, Ohio, USA
James (P) Kimmel
1860–1942
Harrison Co, Ohio, USA
Mary Ianoggle
1860–1924
Tuscarawas County, Ohio, USA
Great-Grandparents
Joel Warde
1823–1865
Sarah Boyls
1824–1885
William Simmons
1819–1886
Sarah "Sally"
1819–1856
Joseph Kimmel
1832–1901
Catharine Kimmel
1828–1860
William Isnogle
1817–1892
Lydia Isnogle
1817–1905
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Ward
1805–
Nancy McFee
1804–1883
Hugh Boyle
1808–1862
Mary Hamel
1810–1862
John Simmons
1778–1836
Susanna Knie
1780–1823
William Kendall
1761–1828
Youlyanna Barnhouse
1791–1865
1800–1886
Elizabeth Kimmel
1808–1891
John Diveley
1793–1880
Hannah Wolf
1796–1879
Henry Isennagle
1767–1849
Maria Drews-Sprenger
1775–1841
Henry Yingling
1785–1834
Barbara Young
1787–1830

Ray Ward's Descendants

1.
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Ray Ward (2 Apr 1903–15 Feb 1975) m. Evelyn (Lucille) Volzer (24 Aug 1902–15 Apr 1968)
  1. 1. James (Raymond) Ward 1926–2003 m. Peggy (Lockwoo) Salenberger 1925–

Ray Ward's Timeline

11 Records

1903
2 Apr 1903
Birth of Ray Ward in Monroe, Harrison, Ohio, USA
Monroe, Harrison, Ohio, USA
1910
1910
Age 7
Ray Ward resided here in Monroe, Harrison, Ohio, USA
Monroe, Harrison, Ohio, USA
1920
1920
Age 17
Ray Ward resided here in Springfield, Hamilton, Ohio, USA
Springfield, Hamilton, Ohio, USA
1930
1930
Age 27
Ray Ward resided here in Canton, Stark, Ohio, USA
Canton, Stark, Ohio, USA
1935
1935
Age 32
Ray Ward resided here in Canton, Stark, Ohio
Canton, Stark, Ohio
1940
1940
Age 37
Ray Ward was employed in Canton, Stark, Ohio, USA
Canton, Stark, Ohio, USA
1940
1940
Age 37
Ray Ward resided here in Canton, Stark, Ohio, USA
Canton, Stark, Ohio, USA
1945
Abt 1945
Age 42
Ray Ward resided here in Canton , Ohio
Canton , Ohio
1952
Abt 1952
Age 49
Ray Ward resided here in 1008 Whipple Rd NW , Canton
1008 Whipple Rd NW , Canton
1969
22 Apr 1969
Age 66
Ray Ward resided here in Canton, Stark, Ohio, USA
Canton, Stark, Ohio, USA
1975
15 Feb 1975
Age 72
Death of Ray Ward in Fort Myers, Lee, Florida, United States of America,
Fort Myers, Lee, Florida, United States of America,

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 Apr 1903
    Event Place: Monroe, Harrison, Ohio, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Summit County, Ohio, Birth Records, 1866-1908, Summit County Court of Common Pleas - Probate Division; Akron, Ohio; Summit County, Ohio, Birth Records 1866-1908
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Canton, Stark, Ohio; Roll: m-t0627-03185; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 90-85
    [3] Ohio, Births and Christenings Index
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 297-34-0593; Issue State: Ohio; Issue Date: 1956-1957
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Springfield, Hamilton, Ohio; Roll: T625_1396; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 514
    [6] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [7] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Canton, Stark, Ohio; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0047; FHL microfilm: 2341605
    [8] Florida Death Index
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Monroe, Harrison, Ohio; Roll: T624_1197; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0082; FHL microfilm: 1375210
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [11] Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1917-2005, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Series Number: 89-204; Year: 1969 Apr; Certificate Range: 011901 - 013359
    [12] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, News-Press; Publication Date: 17 Feb 1975; Publication Place: Fort Myers, Florida, United States of America; ,0.30917093,0.5045491,0.39308757&xi
    [13] Web: Obituary Daily Times Index, 1995-2016

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Place: Harrison, Ohio
    Record Source: Ohio, Births and Christenings Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Monroe, Harrison, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Monroe, Harrison, Ohio; Roll: T624_1197; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0082; FHL microfilm: 1375210

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Springfield, Hamilton, Ohio, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Springfield, Hamilton, Ohio; Roll: T625_1396; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 514
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Canton, Stark, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Canton, Stark, Ohio; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0047; FHL microfilm: 2341605

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Canton, Stark, Ohio
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Canton, Stark, Ohio; Roll: m-t0627-03185; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 90-85

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Canton, Stark, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Canton, Stark, Ohio; Roll: m-t0627-03185; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 90-85

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Canton, Stark, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Canton, Stark, Ohio; Roll: m-t0627-03185; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 90-85

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1945
    Event Place: Canton , Ohio
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, Publication Date: 31 Aug 1945; Publication Place: Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, USA; ,0.0895011,0.26538718,0.4876328&xid=3398

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1952
    Event Place: 1008 Whipple Rd NW , Canton
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, Publication Date: 16 May 1952; Publication Place: Massillon, Ohio, USA; ,0.019248752,0.61279994,0.3173283&xid=3398

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 22 Apr 1969
    Event Place: Canton, Stark, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1917-2005, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Series Number: 89-204; Year: 1969 Apr; Certificate Range: 011901 - 013359

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 17 Feb 1975
    Event Place: Fort Myers, Florida
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - News-Press - 17 Feb 1975 - Page Page 4, James Raymond Ward Obit 17 Feb 1975

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 17 Feb 1975
    Event Place: Fort Myers, Lee, Florida, USA
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - News-Press - 17 Feb 1975 - Page 48, Obituary for J. Ward (Aged 71) 17 Feb 1975

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1975-02-17
    Event Place: Fort Myers, Lee, Florida, USA
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - News-Press - 1975-02-17 - Page 4, James Raymond Ward Obit 1975-02-17

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - News-Press - 17 Feb 1975 - Page Page 4, James Raymond Ward Obit 17 Feb 1975

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Education
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Canton, Stark, Ohio; Roll: m-t0627-03185; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 90-85

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Canton, Stark, Ohio
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Ohio, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 1531

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Feb 1975
    Event Place: Fort Myers, Lee, Florida, United States of America,
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 297-34-0593; Issue State: Ohio; Issue Date: 1956-1957
    [2] Florida Death Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, News-Press; Publication Date: 17 Feb 1975; Publication Place: Fort Myers, Florida, United States of America; ,0.30917093,0.5045491,0.39308757&xi
    [5] Web: Obituary Daily Times Index, 1995-2016

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Canton, Stark County, Ohio, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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