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Rita "Riddie" Ward 1905–1985 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Sep 1905

Birth Location: Kentucky

Death Date: 14 January 1985

Death Location: Johnson, Kentucky

Father: William Ward

Mother: Hattie Gibson

Spouse(s): Fred Lemaster

Children(s): Blanch Lomaster, Edna Lomaster

The story of Rita "Riddie" Ward began in 1905 in Kentucky. In 1920, Rita "Riddie" Ward resided in Barnetts Creck, Johnson, Kentucky, USA. In 1930, Rita "Riddie" Ward resided in District 3, District 3, Johnson, Kentucky, USA. Rita "Riddie" Ward married Fred Lemaster, and had children including Blanch Lomaster, Catherine Lomaster, Edna C Lomaster. Rita "Riddie" Ward passed away in 1985 in Johnson, Kentucky.

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Biography

  • The story of Rita "Riddie" Ward began in 1905 in Kentucky.
  • In 1920, Rita "Riddie" Ward resided in Barnetts Creck, Johnson, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1930, Rita "Riddie" Ward resided in District 3, District 3, Johnson, Kentucky, USA.
  • Rita "Riddie" Ward married Fred Lemaster, and had children including Blanch Lomaster, Catherine Lomaster, Edna C Lomaster.
  • Rita "Riddie" Ward passed away in 1985 in Johnson, Kentucky.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Rita Ward's Ancestors

Self
Rita Ward
1905–1985
Birth Place: Kentucky
Parents
William Harry Ward
1873–1951
Johnson County, Kentucky, United States of America
Hattie (Estep Ward) Gibson
1878–1973
Johnson County, Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
Samuel (P) Estepp
1826–1900
Virginia, USA
Mary (Armeta) Williams
1845–1884
Kentucky
Great-Grandparents
Samuel Jr
1803–1883
Mary Lane
1803–1888
Lucas Williams
1815–
Elizabeth Williams
1824–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Samuel Sr.
1758–1854
Mary Lane
1771–1821
Samuel Lane
1783–1860
Mary Spears
1786–1856

Rita Ward's Descendants

1.
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Rita ("Riddie") Ward (17 Sep 1905–14 January 1985) m. Fred Lemaster (abt 1902–)
  1. 1. Blanch Lomaster 1925–1988
  2. 2. Edna (C) Lomaster 1923–

Rita Ward's Timeline

4 Records

1905
17 Sep 1905
Birth of Rita "Riddie" Ward in Kentucky
Kentucky
1920
1920
Age 15
Rita "Riddie" Ward resided here in Barnetts Creck, Johnson, Kentucky, USA
Barnetts Creck, Johnson, Kentucky, USA
1930
1930
Age 25
Rita "Riddie" Ward resided here in District 3, District 3, Johnson, Kentucky, USA
District 3, District 3, Johnson, Kentucky, USA
1985
14 January 1985
Age 80
Death of Rita "Riddie" Ward in Johnson, Kentucky
Johnson, Kentucky

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Sep 1905
    Event Place: Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Tree, Ancestry Family Tree
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Barnetts Creck, Johnson, Kentucky; Roll: T625_583; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 37
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 3, Johnson, Kentucky; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0007; FHL microfilm: 2340496
    [4] Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Barnetts Creck, Johnson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Barnetts Creck, Johnson, Kentucky; Roll: T625_583; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 37

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 3, District 3, Johnson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 3, Johnson, Kentucky; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0007; FHL microfilm: 2340496

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 January 1985
    Event Place: Johnson, Kentucky
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Tree, Ancestry Family Tree

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