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Rufus Ward 1860–1861 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 Nov 1860

Birth Location: Illinois

Death Date: 4 Oct 1861

Death Location: Illinois

Father: Addison Ward

Mother: Martha Brooks

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The story of Rufus Ward began in 1860 in Illinois. Rufus Ward passed away in 1861 in Illinois.

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Biography

  • The story of Rufus Ward began in 1860 in Illinois.
  • Rufus Ward passed away in 1861 in Illinois.

Immediate Family

Parents

Addison Ward
1837–1920
Birth Location: Lawrence, Ohio, United States
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Martha Brooks
1836–1926
Birth Location: Munfordville, Hart, Kentucky
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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Rufus Ward's Ancestors

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Rufus Ward
1860–1861
Birth Place: Illinois
Parents
Addison Ward
1837–1920
Lawrence, Ohio, United States
Martha (M) Brooks
1836–1926
Munfordville, Hart, Kentucky
Grandparents
Samuel (D) Ward
1810–1869
Virginia
Frances (B King Perkins) Ward
1809–1863
Virginia
Nathan (Turpin) Brooks
1805–1872
Barren, Kentucky, United States
Jane Snyder
1807–1862
Barren, Kentucky, United States
Great-Grandparents
William Ward
1789–1852
Elizabeth Harvey
1788–1819
George Brooks
1778–1854
Editha Turpin
1787–1852
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Lloyd Ward
1755–1839
Elizabeth Ward
1755–
John BROOKS
1745–1815
Lily Amos
1758–1782

Rufus Ward's Timeline

2 Records

1860
6 Nov 1860
Birth of Rufus Ward in Illinois
Illinois
1861
4 Oct 1861
Age 1
Death of Rufus Ward in Illinois
Illinois

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 Nov 1860
    Event Place: Illinois

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 Oct 1861
    Event Place: Illinois
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