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Sylvia Dyson 1848–1929 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Apr 1848

Birth Location: North Carolina

Death Date: 30 Nov 1929

Death Location: Whiteville, Columbus County, North Carolina, USA

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Spouse(s): Benjamin Ward

Children(s): John Ward, Miram Ward, Henyard Ward, Simon Ward, Noah Ward, Tammy Ward, Annah Ward, Frances Ward, Rebeca Ward, Leana Ward, Thomas Ward, Paul Ward, Ettnie Ward, Chester Ward, Stancel Ward

The story of Sylvia Dyson began in 1848 in North Carolina. In 1880, Sylvia Dyson resided in Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA. Sylvia Dyson married Benjamin J Ward, and had children including Annah Ward, Chester Ward, Ettnie Ward, Frances Ward, Henyard Ward, John Kelly Ward, Leana Ward, Miram Ward, Noah Ward, Paul Jackson Ward, Rebeca Ward, Simon Ward, Stancel Ward, Tammy Ward, Thomas Ward. Sylvia Dyson passed away in 1929 in Whiteville, Columbus County, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Sylvia Dyson began in 1848 in North Carolina.
  • In 1880, Sylvia Dyson resided in Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA.
  • Sylvia Dyson married Benjamin J Ward, and had children including Annah Ward, Chester Ward, Ettnie Ward, Frances Ward, Henyard Ward, John Kelly Ward, Leana Ward, Miram Ward, Noah Ward, Paul Jackson Ward, Rebeca Ward, Simon Ward, Stancel Ward, Tammy Ward, Thomas Ward.
  • Sylvia Dyson passed away in 1929 in Whiteville, Columbus County, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Benjamin Ward
1850–1925
Birth Location: Columbus Co.
BW

Children(s)

John Ward
1870–2000
Birth Location: North Carolina
JW
Miram Ward
1879–1963
Birth Location: North Carolina
MW
Henyard Ward
1875–1951
Birth Location: North Carolina
HW
Simon Ward
1898–1971
Birth Location: North Carolina
SW
Noah Ward
1890–1958
Birth Location: North Carolina
NW
Tammy Ward
1883–
Birth Location: North Carolina
TW
Annah Ward
1894–
Birth Location: North Carolina
AW
Frances Ward
1876–1945
Birth Location: North Carolina
FW
Rebeca Ward
1884–1971
Birth Location: North Carolina
RW
Leana Ward
1877–
Birth Location: North Carolina
LW
Thomas Ward
1872–1953
Birth Location: North Carolina
TW
Paul Ward
1900–1963
Birth Location: North Carolina
PW
Ettnie Ward
1868–
Birth Location: North Carolina
EW
Chester Ward
1872–
Birth Location: North Carolina
CW
Stancel Ward
1873–
Birth Location: North Carolina
SW

Sylvia Dyson's Ancestors

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Sylvia Dyson
1848–1929
Birth Place: North Carolina
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Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Sylvia Dyson's Descendants

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Sylvia Dyson (Apr 1848–30 Nov 1929) m. Benjamin (J.) Ward (11 Mar 1850–30 Nov 1925)
  1. 1. John (Kelly) Ward 1870–2000 m. Francis Ward 1869–1935
    1. 1. Annie Turner 1915–2000 m. Walter Smith 1916–
      1. 1. James (Kelly) Turner 1940–1940
    2. 2. Rosetta Ward 1890–
    3. 3. Amanda Ward 1894–1968 m. Ash Ward 1900–1961
      1. 1. Johnnie (Adam Ashley) Ward 1926–1990 m. Allie (Marie) Lee 1926–1999
    4. 4. Major Ward 1897–1966 m. Luty (Velma) Pierce 1901–1964
      1. 1. Daisy (Francis) Ward 1917–
      2. 2. Grady (Kelly) Ward 1920–1987
      3. 3. Carry (L) Ward 1923–
      4. 4. Charles (W) Ward 1926–
      5. 5. Lela (M) Ward 1934–2009
    5. 5. Moses Ward 1906–1953 m. Janie (S) Ward 1908–
    6. 6. Mary (M) Ward 1892–1936
  2. 2. Miram Ward 1879–1963 m. Henry (K.) Ward 1867–1949
    1. 1. Lettie (Annie Mae) Ward 1904–1988 m. Fred (Devine) Sarvis 1902–1966
      1. 1. Margaret Kono 1938–2011
      2. 2. Shirley (Louise) Smith 1945–2016
      3. 3. John (D.) Sarvis 1927–2004
      4. 4. Elverta (Curtis) Sarvis 1933–1999
      5. 5. James (S.) Sarvis 1935–2015
    2. 2. Dillon Ward 1912–1990 m. Fella (O) Ward 1921–
    3. 3. Lecie (W) Ward 1916–2003 m. Charlie (Lee) Ward 1919–1983
    4. 4. Gracie Ward 1918–1924
    5. 5. Mollie Ward 1922–2005 m. Willie (Walter James) Jr 1899–1983
    6. 6. Smithie Ward 1909–1982 m. Malcolm (Mac) Ward 1920–1989
      1. 1. Bobby (Gene) Ward 1938–2005
  3. 3. Henyard Ward 1875–1951 m. Sarah (E.) Ward 1879–1951
    1. 1. Arthur (Mayo) Ward 1900–1972 m. Alice (Ferry) Ward 1892–1984
      1. 1. Grace (Louise) Ward 1919– m. Henry (Clifton) Williams 1919–2006
        1. 1. Larry (Blane) Williams 1948–1996
      2. 2. Pearlie Ward 1922–
      3. 3. Lonnie (E) Ward 1924–
      4. 4. Leasie (Melvin) Ward 1926–2009
      5. 5. John (Leston) Ward 1930–2007
    2. 2. Ash Ward 1900–1961 m. Amanda Ward 1894–1968
    3. 3. Marshall Ward 1909–1984
    4. 4. Etta (Mae) White 1917–2000
    5. 5. Ervin Ward 1895–1959 m. Rossie (F) Ward 1898–
      1. 1. Ruby Ward 1921–
      2. 2. Sarah Ward 1923–
    6. 6. Oscar Ward 1900–
    7. 7. Goley (R) Ward 1905–
    8. 8. Annie (Bell) Smith 1906–1991
  4. 4. Simon Ward 1898–1971 m. Mary (Eliza) Ward 1901–1993
    1. 1. Gertrude Ward 1922–2007
    2. 2. Letha Ward 1926–2007
    3. 3. Altie Ward 1932–2008
    4. 4. Simon (Ward) Jr 1946–1947
    5. 5. Lizzie (Mae) Ward 1935–2006
  5. 5. Noah Ward 1890–1958 m. Minnie Ward 1900–
  6. 6. Tammy Ward 1883–
  7. 7. Annah Ward 1894–
  8. 8. Frances Ward 1876–1945 m. Daniel (Monroe) Hathaway 1872–
    1. 1. Albert (Tilman) Hathaway 1923–2007
    2. 2. Oscar (Monroe) Hathaway 1915–
    3. 3. Liston Hathaway 1921–
    4. 4. Rosa (Lee) Hathaway 1907–
    5. 5. Mccoy Hathaway 1909–
    6. 6. Mary (J) Hathaway 1914–
  9. 9. Rebeca Ward 1884–1971
  10. 10. Leana Ward 1877–
  11. 11. Thomas Ward 1872–1953 m. Mollie Soles 1886–1971
    1. 1. Bessie Ward 1914–
    2. 2. Ruth Ward 1917–
    3. 3. Docia Ward 1920–
    4. 4. Carrie Ward 1923–
    5. 5. Dorothy Ward 1925–
  12. 12. Paul (Jackson) Ward 1900–1963 m. Georgia (Ida) Ward 1910–1966
    1. 1. L. (Missouri) Ward 1929–1999
      1. 1. Ida Ward 1904–1966
    2. 2. Hazel Ward 1931–1993
    3. 3. Paul Ward 1930–1943
    4. 4. Blanche (Marie) Ward 1943–2002
    5. 5. Benjamin Ward 1933–2008
  13. 13. Ettnie Ward 1868–
  14. 14. Chester Ward 1872–
  15. 15. Stancel Ward 1873–

Sylvia Dyson's Timeline

10 Records

1843
15 Apr 1843
Birth of Sylvia Dyson in North Carolina
North Carolina
1848
Apr 1848
Birth of Sylvia Dyson in North Carolina
North Carolina
1880
1880
Age 32
Sylvia Dyson resided here in Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1900
1900
Age 52
Sylvia Dyson resided here in Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1900
1900
Age 52
Sylvia Dyson resided here in Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 62
Sylvia Dyson resided here in Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1920
1920
Age 72
Sylvia Dyson resided here in Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1920
1920
Age 72
Sylvia Dyson resided here in Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1929
29 November 1929
Age 81
Death of Sylvia Dyson in Columbus County, North Carolina, USA
Columbus County, North Carolina, USA
1929
30 Nov 1929
Age 81
Burial of Sylvia Dyson in Whiteville, Columbus County, North Carolina, USA
Whiteville, Columbus County, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Apr 1843
    Event Place: North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1292; Page: 22A; Enumeration District: 34; Image: 854
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: 959; Family History Film: 1254959; Page: 35B; Enumeration District: 050; Image: 0237
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: 1189; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0034; FHL microfilm: 1241189
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1104; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 0032; FHL microfilm: 1375117
    [5] North Carolina Death Collection
    [6] North Carolina, Deaths
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Apr 1848
    Event Place: North Carolina

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: 959; Family History Film: 1254959; Page: 35B; Enumeration District: 050; Image: 0237

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: 1189; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0034; FHL microfilm: 1241189

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1104; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 0032; FHL microfilm: 1375117

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1292; Page: 22A; Enumeration District: 34; Image: 854

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 November 1929
    Event Place: Columbus County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina Death Collection
    [2] North Carolina, Deaths
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 30 Nov 1929
    Event Place: Whiteville, Columbus County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, Deaths
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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