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Wendell Montgomery Ward 1906–1991 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 May 1906

Birth Location: Hopewell, Maryland, USA

Death Date: 1991

Death Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: Radie Ward

Mother: Laura Maddox

Spouse(s): Eleanor Smith

Children(s): Robert Sr

In 1906, Wendell Montgomery Ward entered the world in Hopewell, Maryland, USA, born to Radie David Ward And Laura Etta Maddox. In 1910, Wendell Montgomery Ward resided in Lawson, Somerset, Maryland, USA. In 1920, Wendell Montgomery Ward resided in Crisfield, Somerset, Maryland, USA. Wendell Montgomery Ward married Eleanor Rebecca Smith, and had children including Robert Vaughn Ward Sr, Star Ward, Wendell Ward Jr. Wendell Montgomery Ward passed away in 1991 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1906, Wendell Montgomery Ward entered the world in Hopewell, Maryland, USA, born to Radie David Ward And Laura Etta Maddox.
  • In 1910, Wendell Montgomery Ward resided in Lawson, Somerset, Maryland, USA.
  • In 1920, Wendell Montgomery Ward resided in Crisfield, Somerset, Maryland, USA.
  • Wendell Montgomery Ward married Eleanor Rebecca Smith, and had children including Robert Vaughn Ward Sr, Star Ward, Wendell Ward Jr.
  • Wendell Montgomery Ward passed away in 1991 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Radie Ward
1881–
Birth Location: Maryland
RW
Laura Maddox
1891–1972
Birth Location: Maryland
LM

Spouses(s)

Eleanor Smith
1908–1991
Birth Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
ES

Children(s)

Robert Sr
1928–2000
Birth Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
RS

Wendell Ward's Ancestors

Self
Wendell Ward
1906–1991
Birth Place: Hopewell, Maryland, USA
Parents
Radie David Ward
1881–
Maryland
Laura (Etta) Maddox
1891–1972
Maryland
Grandparents
David (Thomas Ward) Jr
1850–
Maryland
Marzilla Ward
1860–1928
Maryland
David (R Maddox Who is Robert) H?
1863–
Maryland
Sarah (Elizabeth) Ballard
1867–1912
Maryland, USA
Great-Grandparents
David Ward
1829–1921
Grace Ward
1829–1893
Edward Ward
1820–
Roxanna Parks
1830–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Wendell Ward's Descendants

1.
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Wendell (Montgomery) Ward (6 May 1906–1991) m. Eleanor (Rebecca) Smith (13 Dec 1908–1991)
  1. 1. Robert (Vaughn Ward) Sr 1928–2000 m. Acquilla (M) James 1929–2009

Wendell Ward's Timeline

11 Records

1906
6 May 1906
Birth of Wendell Montgomery Ward in Hopewell, Maryland, USA
Hopewell, Maryland, USA
1910
1910
Age 4
Wendell Montgomery Ward resided here in Lawson, Somerset, Maryland, USA
Lawson, Somerset, Maryland, USA
1920
1920
Age 14
Wendell Montgomery Ward resided here in Crisfield, Somerset, Maryland, USA
Crisfield, Somerset, Maryland, USA
1927
15 Dec 1927
Age 21
Wendell Montgomery Ward resided here in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1930
1930
Age 24
Wendell Montgomery Ward resided here in Philadelphia (Districts 0001-0250), Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia (Districts 0001-0250), Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1935
1935
Age 29
Wendell Montgomery Ward resided here in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1940
1940
Age 34
Wendell Montgomery Ward resided here in There Are No Farms In This ED, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
There Are No Farms In This ED, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1950
1950
Age 44
Wendell Montgomery Ward resided here in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1974
1974
Age 68
Wendell Montgomery Ward resided here in Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia, PA
1991
1991
Age 85
Death of Wendell Montgomery Ward in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1993
1993-2002
Age 87
Wendell Montgomery Ward resided here in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 May 1906
    Event Place: Hopewell, Maryland, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1
    [2] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Pennsylvania, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 2634
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03718; Page: 62B; Enumeration District: 51-992
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Crisfield, Somerset, Maryland; Roll: T625_678; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 93
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0074; FHL microfilm: 2341844
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Lawson, Somerset, Maryland; Roll: T624_568; Page: 23a; Enumeration District: 0083; FHL microfilm: 1374581
    [7] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: 5305; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 51-1169

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Lawson, Somerset, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Lawson, Somerset, Maryland; Roll: T624_568; Page: 23a; Enumeration District: 0083; FHL microfilm: 1374581

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Crisfield, Somerset, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Crisfield, Somerset, Maryland; Roll: T625_678; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 93

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 15 Dec 1927
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, The Philadelphia Inquirer; Publication Date: 15 Dec 1927; Publication Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Philadelphia (Districts 0001-0250), Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0074; FHL microfilm: 2341844

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03718; Page: 62B; Enumeration District: 51-992

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: There Are No Farms In This ED, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Pennsylvania, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 2634
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03718; Page: 62B; Enumeration District: 51-992

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
    [2] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: 5305; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 51-1169

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1974
    Event Place: Philadelphia, PA
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1993-2002
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Phone and Address Directories, 1993-2002, City: Philadelphia; State: Pennsylvania; Year(s): 1993-2002

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Fountain St, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03718; Page: 62B; Enumeration District: 51-992

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, N 17th St
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: 5305; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 51-1169

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1991
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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