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Rita Belle Ward 1947–2024 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 Feb 1947

Birth Location: Lexington, Dawson, Nebraska, USA

Death Date: 9 Aug 2024

Death Location: Overton

Father: Junior Ward

Mother: Cathern Clark

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

In 1947, Rita Belle Ward entered the world in Lexington, Dawson, Nebraska, USA, born to Junior William Ward And Cathern Lorene Nevada Clark. In 1950, Rita Belle Ward resided in Lexington, Dawson, Nebraska, USA. In 1960, Rita Belle Ward resided in Lexington, Nebraska, USA. Rita Belle Ward married Paul S Leibhart, and had children including Amandae Lea Leibhart, Paul Kyncade Cade Leibhart. Rita Belle Ward passed away in 2024 in Overton.

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Biography

  • In 1947, Rita Belle Ward entered the world in Lexington, Dawson, Nebraska, USA, born to Junior William Ward And Cathern Lorene Nevada Clark.
  • In 1950, Rita Belle Ward resided in Lexington, Dawson, Nebraska, USA.
  • In 1960, Rita Belle Ward resided in Lexington, Nebraska, USA.
  • Rita Belle Ward married Paul S Leibhart, and had children including Amandae Lea Leibhart, Paul Kyncade Cade Leibhart.
  • Rita Belle Ward passed away in 2024 in Overton.

Immediate Family

Parents

Junior Ward
1924–2004
Birth Location: Lexington, Dawson, Nebraska, USA
JW
Cathern Clark
1930–2011
Birth Location: Culloden, Cabell, West Virginia, USA
CC

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Rita Ward's Ancestors

Self
Rita Ward
1947–2024
Birth Place: Lexington, Dawson, Nebraska, USA
Parents
Junior William Ward
1924–2004
Lexington, Dawson, Nebraska, USA
Cathern (Lorene Nevada) Clark
1930–2011
Culloden, Cabell, West Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Beacher (Henry) Ward
1900–1959
Nebraska
Virna Westbrook
1904–1987
Sumner, Dawson, Nebraska, USA
Ivory (Newton) Clark
1910–1984
Culloden, Cabell, West Virginia, USA
Garnett Beckett
1911–1944
Putnam County, West Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
William Ward
1875–
Josephene Pitilicek
1879–
William Westbrook
1861–1930
Martha Wells
1879–1952
Thomas Clark
1881–1968
Mildred Collins
1891–1981
Ernest Beckett
1883–1968
Ella Venoy
1891–1976
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Ward
1833–1919
Sarah Knox
1841–1891
Frances Barta
1856–1935
Richard WESTBROOK
1833–1896
Mary MOORE
1842–1918
*Daniel Wells
1843–1925
*Anna Freeman
1848–1883
William Clark
1854–1938
Harriet Davis
1860–1886
Micheal Collins
1844–1909
Cloe Sargent
1851–1926
Charles Beckett
1855–1918
Bulah Morris
1860–1918
Lewis Venoy
1861–1929
Hattie Baker
1868–1952

Rita Ward's Timeline

9 Records

1947
28 Feb 1947
Birth of Rita Belle Ward in Lexington, Dawson, Nebraska, USA
Lexington, Dawson, Nebraska, USA
1950
1950
Age 3
Rita Belle Ward resided here in Lexington, Dawson, Nebraska, USA
Lexington, Dawson, Nebraska, USA
1960
1960
Age 13
Rita Belle Ward resided here in Lexington, Nebraska, USA
Lexington, Nebraska, USA
1961
1961
Age 14
Rita Belle Ward resided here in Lexington, Nebraska, USA
Lexington, Nebraska, USA
1963
1963
Age 16
Rita Belle Ward resided here in Lexington, Nebraska, USA
Lexington, Nebraska, USA
1965
1965
Age 18
Rita Belle Ward resided here in Lexington, Nebraska, USA
Lexington, Nebraska, USA
1983
1983
Age 36
Rita Belle Ward resided here in Overton, NE
Overton, NE
2024
03 Aug 2024
Age 77
Death of Rita Belle Ward in Overton, Dawson, Nebraska, USA
Overton, Dawson, Nebraska, USA
2024
9 Aug 2024
Age 77
Burial of Rita Belle Ward in Overton
Overton

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 Feb 1947
    Event Place: Lexington, Dawson, Nebraska, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016, "U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012"; School Name: Lexington High School; Year: 1960
    [2] U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016, "U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012"; School Name: Lexington High School; Year: 1963
    [3] U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016, "U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012"; School Name: Lexington High School; Year: 1965
    [4] U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016, "U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012"; School Name: Lexington High School; Year: 1963
    [5] U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016, "U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012"; School Name: Lexington High School; Year: 1961
    [6] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1
    [7] U.S., Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection, 1847-Current, Reynnews Love FH; Publication Date: 7 Aug 2024; Publication Place: Lexington, Nebraska, USA
    [8] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Lexington, Dawson, Nebraska; Roll: 5750; Page: 31; Enumeration District: 24-28

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Lexington, Dawson, Nebraska, 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: Lexington, Dawson, Nebraska; Roll: 5750; Page: 31; Enumeration District: 24-28

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1960
    Event Place: Lexington, Nebraska, USA
    Record Source: U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016, "U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012"; School Name: Lexington High School; Year: 1960

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1961
    Event Place: Lexington, Nebraska, USA
    Record Source: U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016, "U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012"; School Name: Lexington High School; Year: 1961

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1963
    Event Place: Lexington, Nebraska, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016, "U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012"; School Name: Lexington High School; Year: 1963
    [2] U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016, "U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012"; School Name: Lexington High School; Year: 1963

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1965
    Event Place: Lexington, Nebraska, USA
    Record Source: U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016, "U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012"; School Name: Lexington High School; Year: 1965

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 14 Oct 1966
    Event Place: Kearney, Nebraska
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Kearney Hub - 14 Oct 1966 - 5, 14 Oct 1966

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1983
    Event Place: Overton, NE
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 03 Aug 2024
    Event Place: Overton, Dawson, Nebraska, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection, 1847-Current, Reynnews Love FH; Publication Date: 7 Aug 2024; Publication Place: Lexington, Nebraska, USA

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 9 Aug 2024
    Event Place: Overton
    Record Source: U.S., Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection, 1847-Current, Reynnews Love FH; Publication Date: 7 Aug 2024; Publication Place: Lexington, Nebraska, USA
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