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Richard D Ward 1928–2015 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 Feb 1928

Birth Location: Milton, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 29 October 2015

Death Location: Holly, Oakland County, Michigan, United States of America

Father: Mervin Ward

Mother: Nellie Johnson-Ward

Spouse(s): Thelma Ward

Children(s):

In 1928, Richard D Ward entered the world in Milton, Pennsylvania, USA, born to Mervin Reed Ward And Nellie Eleanor Johnson Ward. In 1930, Richard D Ward resided in Milton, Milton, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1935, Richard D Ward resided in Milton, Northumberland, Pennsylvania. Richard D Ward married Thelma Louise Ward. Richard D Ward passed away in 2015 in Holly, Oakland County, Michigan, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1928, Richard D Ward entered the world in Milton, Pennsylvania, USA, born to Mervin Reed Ward And Nellie Eleanor Johnson Ward.
  • In 1930, Richard D Ward resided in Milton, Milton, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1935, Richard D Ward resided in Milton, Northumberland, Pennsylvania.
  • Richard D Ward married Thelma Louise Ward.
  • Richard D Ward passed away in 2015 in Holly, Oakland County, Michigan, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Mervin Ward
1901–1962
Birth Location: Milton, Pa
MW
Nellie Johnson-Ward
1902–1931
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
NJ

Spouses(s)

Thelma Ward
1932–2021
Birth Location: –
TW

Children(s)

Richard Ward's Ancestors

Self
Richard Ward
1928–2015
Birth Place: Milton, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
Mervin Reed Ward
1901–1962
Milton, Pa
Nellie (Eleanor) Johnson-Ward
1902–1931
Pennsylvania
Grandparents
Walter (Fred) Ward
1874–1944
Mount Holly Springs, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
Georgiana (Alverta) Jordan-Ward
1876–1937
Pennsylvania
Frank (M) Johnson
1875–
Pennsylvania
Charlotte ("Lottie" E) Donnell-Johnson
1880–
Milton, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
Henry Ward
1842–1915
Flora Enrolled#5267)
1845–1900
Nathaniel Jordan
1847–
Eliza Jordan
1848–1945
Henry Johnson
1848–1960
Nellie Johnson
1852–1925
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Solomon Ward
1807–
Nancy Ward
1810–1889
Mason Jordan
1811–
Margaret Fry-Jordan
1820–

Richard Ward's Timeline

6 Records

1928
10 Feb 1928
Birth of Richard D Ward in Milton, Pennsylvania, USA
Milton, Pennsylvania, USA
1930
1930
Age 2
Richard D Ward resided here in Milton, Milton, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
Milton, Milton, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
1935
1935
Age 7
Richard D Ward resided here in Milton, Northumberland, Pennsylvania
Milton, Northumberland, Pennsylvania
1940
1940
Age 12
Richard D Ward resided here in , Milton, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
, Milton, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
1950
1950
Age 22
Richard D Ward resided here in Milton, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
Milton, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
2015
29 October 2015
Age 87
Death of Richard D Ward
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Feb 1928
    Event Place: Milton, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Pennsylvania, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 2633
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Milton, Northumberland, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1698; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 49-50

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Milton, Milton, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Milton, Northumberland, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: , Milton, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Milton, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Milton, Northumberland, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1698; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 49-50

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Milton, Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Pennsylvania, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 2633

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 October 2015
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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