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Sarah Ellen Ward 1835–1919 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 31 Jul 1835

Birth Location: Benton, Tennessee, United States

Death Date: January 20, 1919

Death Location: Camden, Benton County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: Thomas Ward

Mother: Elizabeth Greer

Spouse(s): James Mcgill, Sterling Floyd, Steave Floyd

Children(s): John McGill, William McGill, Pleasant Floyd, Mary Mcgill, Elisabeth Mcgill, Martha McGill, Jessie McGill, Hall Mcgill

In 1835, Sarah Ellen Ward entered the world in Benton, Tennessee, United States, born to Thomas Jasper Ward And Elizabeth A Greer. In 1850, Sarah Ellen Ward resided in Benton, Tennessee, USA. Sarah Ellen Ward married James Jesse Mcgill, Steave B Floyd, Sterling Brewer Floyd, and had children including Elisabeth Mcgill, Hall Jethero Mcgill, Jessie T Mcgill, John Thomas Mcgill, Martha E Mcgill, Mary Mcgill, Pleasant Jasper Floyd, Robt Mcgill, William Franklin Mcgill. Sarah Ellen Ward passed away in 1919 in Camden, Benton County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1835, Sarah Ellen Ward entered the world in Benton, Tennessee, United States, born to Thomas Jasper Ward And Elizabeth A Greer.
  • In 1850, Sarah Ellen Ward resided in Benton, Tennessee, USA.
  • Sarah Ellen Ward married James Jesse Mcgill, Steave B Floyd, Sterling Brewer Floyd, and had children including Elisabeth Mcgill, Hall Jethero Mcgill, Jessie T Mcgill, John Thomas Mcgill, Martha E Mcgill, Mary Mcgill, Pleasant Jasper Floyd, Robt Mcgill, William Franklin Mcgill.
  • Sarah Ellen Ward passed away in 1919 in Camden, Benton County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Sarah Ward's Ancestors

Self
Sarah Ward
1835–1919
Birth Place: Benton, Tennessee, United States
Parents
Thomas Jasper Ward
1805–1869
White Store, Anson, North Carolina, United States
Elizabeth (A) Greer
1810–1870
Stewart, Tennessee, United States
Grandparents
Thomas (Jess Ward) Sr.
1767–1830
, Anson, North Carolina, USA
Elizabeth ("Sally" Scapy) Wedich
1783–1860
Randolph County, North Carolina, United States of America
James (Milbourne) Greer
1770–1840
Burke, North Carolina, USA
Caroline (Elizabeth Pierce) King
1774–1840
Beaver Creek, Ashe County, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Ward
1752–1800
Elizabeth Ryle
1763–1787
John Allen
1750–1821
Mary Nelson
1756–1830
George Greer
1742–1800
Catherine Haspart
1742–1800
John Pierce
1750–1860
Mary Nichols
1757–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Ward
1731–1790
Eleanor Gaddy
1737–
John Ryle
1732–1777
Elizabeth Harrington
1734–1785
Thomas (MacGregor)
1710–1783
Susanna Carver
1722–1790
Nicolas Haspart
1710–1764
Marie Gantois
1715–
John Pearce
1731–1780
Mary Neall
1732–1769

Sarah Ward's Descendants

1.
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Sarah (Ellen) Ward (31 Jul 1835–January 20, 1919) m. James (Jesse) Mcgill (1836–26 March 1863) m. Sterling (Brewer) Floyd (Aug 1836–20 Dec 1913) m. Steave (B) Floyd (1837–)
  1. 1. John (Thomas) McGill 1858–1942 m. Martha (Cuemi) Presson 1859–1920 m. Flora Nunnery 1887–1919
    1. 1. Lillie (A) McGill 1896–1978 m. Luther (Allen) Lamb 1878–1946 m. Lawrence (Glen) Strickland 1925–1964
      1. 1. Vetris (Evelyn) Lamb 1937–2018 m. Alvin (Leon) Hamilton 1936–2006 m. J.M. Wells –1976
      2. 2. Abe (E “R E” Buck) Lamb 1923–2001 m. Katie (B) Lamb 1921–
      3. 3. Luther (Howard) Lamb 1924–1984 m. Mildred (N) Lamb 1934–1996
        1. 1. Bobby (Earl) Lamb 1949–2005
      4. 4. Dorothy (Lorene) Lamb 1928–2003
      5. 5. Luther (T) Lamb 1918–1975
      6. 6. Woodrow (Pershing) Lamb 1921–2001
      7. 7. Hershell Mallard 1914–
      8. 8. Franklin (D) Lamb 1932–1932
      9. 9. Georgia (May) Lamb 1927–1927
    2. 2. Horrace (Jasper) McGill 1893–1972
    3. 3. Finis (S) McGill 1889–1954
    4. 4. Samuel (Jesse) McGill 1883–1957
    5. 5. Ida (B) McGill 1880–1960
    6. 6. Wayne Mcgill 1911–1982
    7. 7. James (Adron) Mcgill 1917–1996
    8. 8. Lila (Irene) Mcgill 1915–
  2. 2. William (Franklin) McGill 1861–1929
  3. 3. Pleasant (Jasper) Floyd 1872–1954
  4. 4. Mary Mcgill 1856–
  5. 5. Elisabeth Mcgill 1859–
  6. 6. Martha (E.) McGill 1863–
  7. 7. Jessie (T.) McGill 1866–
  8. 8. Hall (Jethero) Mcgill 1868–

Sarah Ward's Timeline

10 Records

1835
31 Jul 1835
Birth of Sarah Ellen Ward in Benton, Tennessee, United States
Benton, Tennessee, United States
1836
11 Sep 1836
Age 1
Sarah Ellen Ward was baptized in Massillon, Ohio, USA
Massillon, Ohio, USA
1850
1850
Age 15
Sarah Ellen Ward resided here in Benton, Tennessee, USA
Benton, Tennessee, USA
1853
1853
Age 18
Sarah Ellen Ward was married in Bond, Illinois, USA
Bond, Illinois, USA
1860
1860
Age 25
Sarah Ellen Ward resided here in District 6, Camden, Benton, Tennessee, USA
District 6, Camden, Benton, Tennessee, USA
1870
1870
Age 35
Sarah Ellen Ward resided here in Township 10 Range 1, Makanda, Williamson, Illinois, USA
Township 10 Range 1, Makanda, Williamson, Illinois, USA
1900
1900
Age 65
Sarah Ellen Ward resided here in Civil District 6, Benton, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 6, Benton, Tennessee, USA
1910
1910
Age 75
Sarah Ellen Ward resided here in Civil District 6, Benton, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 6, Benton, Tennessee, USA
1919
January 20, 1919
Age 84
Death of Sarah Ellen Ward in Camden, Benton, Tennessee, USA
Camden, Benton, Tennessee, USA
1919
10 Feb 1919
Age 84
Sarah Ellen Ward - Probate in Benton, Tennessee, USA
Benton, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 31 Jul 1835
    Event Place: Benton, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Tree, Ancestry Family Tree
    [2] Tennessee, U.S., Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1958; Roll Number: 94
    [3] Tennessee, U.S., Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1958; Roll Number: 9
    [4] Tennessee, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1874-1955
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 10 Range 1, Williamson, Illinois; Roll: M593_293; Page: 38B
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 6, Benton, Tennessee; Roll: 1557; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0005
    [7] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: District 6, Benton, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1240; Page: 341; Family History Library
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 6, Benton, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1490; Page: 3b; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 1375503
    [9] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Benton, Tennessee; Roll: 870; Page: 322b
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [11] U.S., Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Church Records, 1781-1969, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Archives; Elk Grove Village, Illinois; Congregational Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 11 Sep 1836
    Event Place: Massillon, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Church Records, 1781-1969, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Archives; Elk Grove Village, Illinois; Congregational Records

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1853
    Event Place: Bond, Illinois, USA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Benton, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Benton, Tennessee; Roll: 870; Page: 322b

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 6, Camden, Benton, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: District 6, Benton, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1240; Page: 341; Family History Library

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Township 10 Range 1, Makanda, Williamson, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 10 Range 1, Williamson, Illinois; Roll: M593_293; Page: 38B

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 6, Benton, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 6, Benton, Tennessee; Roll: 1557; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0005

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Civil District 6, Benton, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 6, Benton, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1490; Page: 3b; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 1375503

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: TN
    Record Source: Tennessee, U.S., Civil War Confederate Pension Applications Index

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: January 20, 1919
    Event Place: Camden, Benton, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Tree, Ancestry Family Tree
    [2] Tennessee, U.S., Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1958; Roll Number: 94
    [3] Tennessee, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1874-1955
    [4] Tennessee, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Administrators', Executor's and Guardian's Records, 1858-1968; Author: Tennessee County Court (Benton County)
    [5] Missouri, U.S., St. Louis Public Library Obituary Index
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Camden, Benton County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1874-1955
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 10 Feb 1919
    Event Place: Benton, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: Tennessee, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Administrators', Executor's and Guardian's Records, 1858-1968; Author: Tennessee County Court (Benton County)

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