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Velma Dorothy Ward 1915–2005 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 Aug 1915

Birth Location: Johnsonburg, Elk, Pennsylvania

Death Date: 4 Nov 2005

Death Location: Buffalo, Erie County, New York, USA

Father: Henry Sr

Mother: Verna Myers

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

In 1915, Velma Dorothy Ward entered the world in Johnsonburg, Elk, Pennsylvania, born to Henry Alfred Ward Sr And Verna Vanley Myers. In 1920, Velma Dorothy Ward resided in Ridgway, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1930, Velma Dorothy Ward resided in Ridgway, Ridgway, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA. Velma Dorothy Ward had children including Theodore Ward Johnson. Velma Dorothy Ward passed away in 2005 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1915, Velma Dorothy Ward entered the world in Johnsonburg, Elk, Pennsylvania, born to Henry Alfred Ward Sr And Verna Vanley Myers.
  • In 1920, Velma Dorothy Ward resided in Ridgway, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1930, Velma Dorothy Ward resided in Ridgway, Ridgway, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Velma Dorothy Ward had children including Theodore Ward Johnson.
  • Velma Dorothy Ward passed away in 2005 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Henry Sr
1884–1959
Birth Location: Wilcox, Pennsylvania, USA
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Verna Myers
1885–1980
Birth Location: Richburg, Allegany County, New York
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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Velma Ward's Ancestors

Self
Velma Ward
1915–2005
Birth Place: Johnsonburg, Elk, Pennsylvania
Parents
Henry Alfred Ward Sr
1884–1959
Wilcox, Pennsylvania, USA
Verna (Vanley) Myers
1885–1980
Richburg, Allegany County, New York
Grandparents
John Ward
1850–1923
Thorne, Yorkshire, England
Ann Richardson
1845–1935
Malton, Yorkshire, England
Great-Grandparents
Joseph I
1816–1867
Elizabeth Robinson
1823–1902
Charles Richardson
1805–1874
Jane Wray
1820–1874
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Jr
1786–1884
Sarah Samson
1795–
John Robinson
1806–
Elizabeth Allen
1803–
John Wray
1785–1842
Alice Wray
1785–1847

Velma Ward's Timeline

6 Records

1915
2 Aug 1915
Birth of Velma Dorothy Ward in Johnsonburg, Elk, Pennsylvania
Johnsonburg, Elk, Pennsylvania
1920
1920
Age 5
Velma Dorothy Ward resided here in Ridgway, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA
Ridgway, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA
1930
1930
Age 15
Velma Dorothy Ward resided here in Ridgway, Ridgway, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA
Ridgway, Ridgway, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA
1935
1935
Age 20
Velma Dorothy Ward resided here in Rural, Elk, Pennsylvania
Rural, Elk, Pennsylvania
1940
1940
Age 25
Velma Dorothy Ward resided here in Ridgway, Ridgway, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA
Ridgway, Ridgway, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA
2005
4 Nov 2005
Age 90
Death of Velma Dorothy Ward in Buffalo, Erie County, New York, USA
Buffalo, Erie County, New York, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 Aug 1915
    Event Place: Johnsonburg, Elk, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees, Ancestry Family Tree
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Ridgway, Elk, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03499; Page: 62B; Enumeration District: 24-23A
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Ridgway, Elk, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1564; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 18
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Ridgway, Elk, Pennsylvania; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 0020; FHL microfilm: 2341768
    [5] Pennsylvania, U.S., Birth Certificates, 1906-1915, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania (State). Birth Certificates, 1915; Box Number: 5; Certificate Number Range: 138301-138450

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Ridgway, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Ridgway, Elk, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1564; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 18

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Ridgway, Ridgway, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Ridgway, Elk, Pennsylvania; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 0020; FHL microfilm: 2341768

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Elk, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Ridgway, Elk, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03499; Page: 62B; Enumeration District: 24-23A

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Ridgway, Ridgway, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Ridgway, Elk, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03499; Page: 62B; Enumeration District: 24-23A

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 Nov 2005
    Event Place: Buffalo, Erie County, New York, USA
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees, Ancestry Family Tree
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