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Verna Fields 1869–1935 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 May 1869

Birth Location: Natural Bridge District, Rockbridge Co, Virginia

Death Date: 22 October 1935

Death Location: Natural Bridge, Rockbridge County, Virginia, United States of America

Father: Abraham Fields

Mother: Phyllis Greene

Spouse(s): Andrew Ward

Children(s): lawrence ward, James Ward, Barbara Fields, Willam Jr., Priscilla Ward

Verna Fields was born in 1869 in Natural Bridge District, Rockbridge Co, Virginia, the child of Abraham Fields And Phyllis V Greene. In 1880, Verna Fields resided in Natural Bridge, Rockbridge, Virginia, USA. In 1909, Verna Fields resided in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Verna Fields married Andrew Ward, and had children including Barbara Fields, James Andrew Ward, Lawrence Ward, Priscilla Ward, Willam A Ward Jr. Verna Fields passed away in 1935 in Natural Bridge, Rockbridge County, Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Verna Fields was born in 1869 in Natural Bridge District, Rockbridge Co, Virginia, the child of Abraham Fields And Phyllis V Greene.
  • In 1880, Verna Fields resided in Natural Bridge, Rockbridge, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1909, Verna Fields resided in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Verna Fields married Andrew Ward, and had children including Barbara Fields, James Andrew Ward, Lawrence Ward, Priscilla Ward, Willam A Ward Jr.
  • Verna Fields passed away in 1935 in Natural Bridge, Rockbridge County, Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Abraham Fields
1820–1917
Birth Location: Halifax Co, Virginia
AF
Phyllis Greene
1841–1900
Birth Location: South Boston, Halifax Co, Virginia
PG

Spouses(s)

Andrew Ward
1878–
Birth Location: North Carolina
AW

Children(s)

lawrence ward
1892–1969
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, United States of America
lw
James Ward
1902–1950
Birth Location: Rockbridge, Virginia
JW
Barbara Fields
1897–1956
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
BF
Willam Jr.
1911–1952
Birth Location: Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co, Pennsylvania
WJ
Priscilla Ward
1908–
Birth Location: Natural Bridge District, Rockbridge Co, Virginia
PW

Verna Fields's Ancestors

Self
Verna Fields
1869–1935
Birth Place: Natural Bridge District, Rockbridge Co, Virginia
Parents
Abraham Fields
1820–1917
Halifax Co, Virginia
Phyllis (V) Greene
1841–1900
South Boston, Halifax Co, Virginia
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Verna Fields's Descendants

1.
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Verna Fields (30 May 1869–22 October 1935) m. Andrew Ward (Abt 1878–10 Oct)
  1. 1. lawrence ward 1892–1969 m. Alice Turner 1896–1971
    1. 1. Lawrence Ward 1933–2001
    2. 2. John (Henry) Barks 1918–1988
    3. 3. Albert Burks 1923–1995
    4. 4. Ruth Ward 1931–2020
  2. 2. James (Andrew) Ward 1902–1950 m. Emma (Agnes) Simpson 1901–1964
    1. 1. William (Ward) Sr 1932–2003 m. Irene (Aguilar) Ward 1949–1992 m. Dorothy (Elizabeth) Page 1935–2019
    2. 2. Verna (Agnes Lucille Ward) Eldridge 1928–1980
  3. 3. Barbara Fields 1897–1956
    1. 1. James (Lewis) Fields 1918–
    2. 2. Helen Fields 1915–
    3. 3. Lettie (M) Fields 1921–
    4. 4. Josephine Fields 1911–
    5. 5. Fred Fields 1912–
  4. 4. Willam (A Ward) Jr. 1911–1952 m. Emma Ward 1906–1970
    1. 1. James Ward 1938–2006 m. Charlette Felder 1951–1992
    2. 2. Saloan (S) Bey 1941–1971
  5. 5. Priscilla Ward 1908–

Verna Fields's Timeline

7 Records

1869
30 May 1869
Birth of Verna Fields in Natural Bridge District, Rockbridge Co, Virginia
Natural Bridge District, Rockbridge Co, Virginia
1880
1880
Age 11
Verna Fields resided here in Natural Bridge, Rockbridge, Virginia, USA
Natural Bridge, Rockbridge, Virginia, USA
1909
1909
Age 40
Verna Fields resided here in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 41
Verna Fields resided here in Philadelphia Ward 9, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia Ward 9, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1920
1920
Age 51
Verna Fields resided here in Natural Bridge, Rockbridge, Virginia, USA
Natural Bridge, Rockbridge, Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 61
Verna Fields resided here in Natural Bridge, Natural Bridge, Rockbridge, Virginia, USA
Natural Bridge, Natural Bridge, Rockbridge, Virginia, USA
1935
22 October 1935
Age 66
Death of Verna Fields in Rockbridge Co, Virginia
Rockbridge Co, Virginia

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 May 1869
    Event Place: Natural Bridge District, Rockbridge Co, Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Natural Bridge, Rockbridge, Virginia; Roll: T625_1906; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 123
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Natural Bridge, Rockbridge, Virginia; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0009; FHL microfilm: 2342192
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Natural Bridge, Rockbridge, Virginia; Roll: 1387; Page: 78B; Enumeration District: 066
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 9, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1388; Page: 5b; Enumeration District: 0134; FHL microfilm: 1375401
    [5] Virginia, U.S., Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
    [6] Pennsylvania, U.S., Birth Certificates, 1906-1911, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA, USA; Pennsylvania (State). Birth Certificates, 1906-1913; Box Number: 262; Certificate Number Range: 130767-133605
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Natural Bridge, Rockbridge, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Natural Bridge, Rockbridge, Virginia; Roll: 1387; Page: 78B; Enumeration District: 066

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1909
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Philadelphia Ward 9, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 9, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1388; Page: 5b; Enumeration District: 0134; FHL microfilm: 1375401

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Natural Bridge, Rockbridge, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Natural Bridge, Rockbridge, Virginia; Roll: T625_1906; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 123

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Natural Bridge, Natural Bridge, Rockbridge, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Natural Bridge, Rockbridge, Virginia; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0009; FHL microfilm: 2342192

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 October 1935
    Event Place: Rockbridge Co, Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] Virginia, U.S., Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Natural Bridge, Rockbridge County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
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