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Wesley Monroe Ward 1915–1945 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 November 1915

Birth Location: Columbus County, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 12 November 1945

Death Location: Harrelsonville Crossroads, Columbus County, North Carolina, USA

Father: William Ward

Mother: Lilly Simmons

Spouse(s): Esther Vance

Children(s):

In 1915, Wesley Monroe Ward entered the world in Columbus County, North Carolina, USA, born to William Eddie Ward And Lilly Almire Simmons. In 1920, Wesley Monroe Ward resided in Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA. In 1930, Wesley Monroe Ward resided in Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA. Wesley Monroe Ward married Esther Vance, and had children including Thermon E Ward. Wesley Monroe Ward passed away in 1945 in Harrelsonville Crossroads, Columbus County, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1915, Wesley Monroe Ward entered the world in Columbus County, North Carolina, USA, born to William Eddie Ward And Lilly Almire Simmons.
  • In 1920, Wesley Monroe Ward resided in Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1930, Wesley Monroe Ward resided in Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA.
  • Wesley Monroe Ward married Esther Vance, and had children including Thermon E Ward.
  • Wesley Monroe Ward passed away in 1945 in Harrelsonville Crossroads, Columbus County, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Ward
1886–1955
Birth Location: South Carolina
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Lilly Simmons
1894–1965
Birth Location: Columbus Co., N.C.
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Spouses(s)

Esther Vance
1915–1978
Birth Location: Brunswick County, North Carolina, USA
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Children(s)

Wesley Ward's Ancestors

Self
Wesley Ward
1915–1945
Birth Place: Columbus County, North Carolina, USA
Parents
William Eddie Ward
1886–1955
South Carolina
Lilly (Almire) Simmons
1894–1965
Columbus Co., N.C.
Grandparents
Benjamin (Jasper) Simmons
1853–1931
Brunswick County, N.C.
Eliza (Jane) Ward
1859–1928
North Carolina
Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Simmons
1818–1880
Rebecca Ward
1833–1911
Dougald Reaves
1822–1897
Frances Gore
1825–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Simmons
1779–1852
Mary Soule
1780–1860
Simon Jr.
1804–1880
Sarah Cartrette
1806–

Wesley Ward's Timeline

6 Records

1915
10 November 1915
Birth of Wesley Monroe Ward in Columbus County, North Carolina, USA
Columbus County, North Carolina, USA
1920
1920
Age 5
Wesley Monroe Ward resided here in Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1930
1930
Age 15
Wesley Monroe Ward resided here in Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1935
1935
Age 20
Wesley Monroe Ward resided here in Lees, Columbus, North Carolina
Lees, Columbus, North Carolina
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 25
Wesley Monroe Ward resided here in Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1945
12 November 1945
Age 30
Death of Wesley Monroe Ward in Columbus County, North Carolina, USA
Columbus County, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 November 1915
    Event Place: Columbus County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives Southeast Region; Atlanta, GA; Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group: RG 147; Class: RG147, North Carolina World War II Draft Registration Cards; Box Number: 383
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T627_2892; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 24-14
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1292; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 34; Image: 843
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: 1683; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0012; Image: 83.0; FHL microfilm: 2341417
    [6] North Carolina Birth Index
    [7] North Carolina Death Collection
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    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: 16B; Enumeration District: 34; Image: 843

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: 1683; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0012; Image: 83.0; FHL microfilm: 2341417

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T627_2892; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 24-14

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T627_2892; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 24-14

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Columbus, North Carolina
    Record Source: North Carolina Death Certificates

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives Southeast Region; Atlanta, GA; Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group: RG 147; Class: RG147, North Carolina World War II Draft Registration Cards; Box Number: 383

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 November 1945
    Event Place: Columbus County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] North Carolina Death Collection
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Harrelsonville Crossroads, Columbus County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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