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Selma Ward 1910–1989 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1910

Birth Location: North Carolina

Death Date: 18 Jan 1989

Death Location: Clinton, Sampson, North Carolina, United States

Father: Ezekiel Ward

Mother: Annie Lane

Spouse(s): Mattie Davis

Children(s):

In 1910, Selma Ward entered the world in North Carolina, born to Ezekiel Ward And Annie Lane. In 1910, Selma Ward resided in Grantham, Wayne, North Carolina, USA. In 1920, Selma Ward resided in Grantham, Wayne, North Carolina, USA. Selma Ward married Mattie Pearl Davis. Selma Ward passed away in 1989 in Clinton, Sampson, North Carolina, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1910, Selma Ward entered the world in North Carolina, born to Ezekiel Ward And Annie Lane.
  • In 1910, Selma Ward resided in Grantham, Wayne, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1920, Selma Ward resided in Grantham, Wayne, North Carolina, USA.
  • Selma Ward married Mattie Pearl Davis.
  • Selma Ward passed away in 1989 in Clinton, Sampson, North Carolina, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Ezekiel Ward
1879–1931
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Annie Lane
1886–1961
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Spouses(s)

Mattie Davis
1913–
Birth Location: North Carolina
MD

Children(s)

Selma Ward's Ancestors

Self
Selma Ward
1910–1989
Birth Place: North Carolina
Parents
Ezekiel Ward
1879–1931
North Carolina
Annie Lane
1886–1961
North Carolina
Grandparents
Levi (Barfield (slave name)) Ward
1841–1907
North Carolina
Martha Ward
1855–1933
North Carolina, USA
Lucien Lane
1852–
North Carolina, United States
Penny (Pennie Prisey Annie) Newell
1856–1923
North Carolina
Great-Grandparents
Harris Barfield
1813–
Leah Ward
1797–1910
William Newell
1821–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Demps Ward)
1757–
Demps Ward)
1757–

Selma Ward's Timeline

7 Records

1910
abt 1910
Birth of Selma Ward in North Carolina
North Carolina
1910
1910
Selma Ward resided here in Grantham, Wayne, North Carolina, USA
Grantham, Wayne, North Carolina, USA
1920
1920
Age 10
Selma Ward resided here in Grantham, Wayne, North Carolina, USA
Grantham, Wayne, North Carolina, USA
1930
1930
Age 20
Selma Ward resided here in Grantham, Grantham, Wayne, North Carolina, USA
Grantham, Grantham, Wayne, North Carolina, USA
1940
1940
Age 30
Selma Ward resided here in Mount Olive, Duplin, North Carolina, USA
Mount Olive, Duplin, North Carolina, USA
1956
1956
Age 46
Selma Ward resided here in North Carolina
North Carolina
1989
18 Jan 1989
Age 79
Death of Selma Ward in Clinton, Sampson, North Carolina, United States
Clinton, Sampson, North Carolina, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1910
    Event Place: North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives at Atlanta; Atlanta, GA; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For North Carolina, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 383
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Grantham, Wayne, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1328; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 117
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Grantham, Wayne, North Carolina; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0023; FHL microfilm: 2341462
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Grantham, Wayne, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1137; Page: 19a; Enumeration District: 0109; FHL microfilm: 1375150
    [6] North Carolina, Birth Indexes, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; Register of Deeds; Roll: NCVR_B_C103_68001
    [7] North Carolina, U.S., Death Indexes, 1908-2004
    [8] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Grantham, Wayne, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Grantham, Wayne, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1137; Page: 19a; Enumeration District: 0109; FHL microfilm: 1375150

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Grantham, Wayne, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Grantham, Wayne, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1328; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 117

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Grantham, Grantham, Wayne, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Grantham, Wayne, North Carolina; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0023; FHL microfilm: 2341462

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Mount Olive, Duplin, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives at Atlanta; Atlanta, GA; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For North Carolina, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 383

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1956
    Event Place: North Carolina
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Wayne, North Carolina
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., Death Indexes, 1908-2004

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Jan 1989
    Event Place: Clinton, Sampson, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [2] North Carolina, U.S., Death Indexes, 1908-2004
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
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