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Roland Leon Ward 1925–2000 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 April 1925

Birth Location: Nakina, Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America

Death Date: 5 November 2000

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

Father: Mathew Ward

Mother: Amanda Ward

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

In 1925, Roland Leon Ward entered the world in Nakina, Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America, born to Mathew Cutler Ward And Amanda Elizabeth Ward. In 1930, Roland Leon Ward resided in Lees, Columbus, North Carolina. In 1940, Roland Leon Ward resided in Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, United States. Roland Leon Ward passed away in 2000 in Whiteville, Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1925, Roland Leon Ward entered the world in Nakina, Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America, born to Mathew Cutler Ward And Amanda Elizabeth Ward.
  • In 1930, Roland Leon Ward resided in Lees, Columbus, North Carolina.
  • In 1940, Roland Leon Ward resided in Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, United States.
  • Roland Leon Ward passed away in 2000 in Whiteville, Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Roland Ward's Ancestors

Self
Roland Ward
1925–2000
Birth Place: Nakina, Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
Parents
Mathew Cutler Ward
1901–1977
Whiteville, Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
Amanda (Elizabeth) Ward
1907–1996
Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
Grandparents
Bunn. Ward
1871–1942
North Carolina
Nancy Ward
1870–1928
Columbus County, N.C.
Great-Grandparents
Aron Ward
1829–1870
Nancy Unknown
1835–1915
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Simon Jr.
1804–1880
Sarah Cartrette
1806–
Henry Inman
1795–
Eliza Singletary
1810–

Roland Ward's Timeline

5 Records

1925
16 April 1925
Birth of Roland Leon Ward in Nakina, Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
Nakina, Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
1930
1930
Age 5
Roland Leon Ward resided here in Lees, Columbus, North Carolina
Lees, Columbus, North Carolina
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 15
Roland Leon Ward resided here in Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, United States
Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, United States
1942
1942
Age 17
Roland Leon Ward resided here in Nakina, Columbus, North Carolina, United States
Nakina, Columbus, North Carolina, United States
2000
5 November 2000
Age 75
Death of Roland Leon Ward in Durham, Durham County, North Carolina, United States of America
Durham, Durham County, North Carolina, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 April 1925
    Event Place: Nakina, Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T627_2892; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 24-14.
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 242-24-2622; Issue State: North Carolina; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [5] North Carolina Birth Index
    [6] North Carolina Death Collection, Source Vendor: North Carolina State Center for Health Statistics; Certificate: .
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T627_2892; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 24-14.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Nakina, Columbus, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Other, Columbus, North Carolina
    Record Source: North Carolina Death Collection, Source Vendor: North Carolina State Center for Health Statistics; Certificate: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 November 2000
    Event Place: Durham, Durham County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 242-24-2622; Issue State: North Carolina; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [2] North Carolina Death Collection, Source Vendor: North Carolina State Center for Health Statistics; Certificate: .
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

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

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