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William Robinson Ward 1815 – 1887 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1815

Birth Location: , , Tennessee, USA

Death Date: 1887

Death Location: Antioch, Sevier Co., AR

Father: Johnathan Ward

Mother: Amelia Knight

Spouse(s): Martha Besley, Susan None

Children(s): William Ward, Phillip Ward, Sarah Ward, Francis Ward, Johnathan Ward, Stephen Ward, Nathan Ward, William Ward, James Ward, Richard Ward

The story of William Robinson Ward began in 1815 in , , Tennessee, USA. In 1850, William Robinson Ward resided in Titus, Texas, USA. In 1860, William Robinson Ward resided in Monroe, Sevier, Arkansas, USA. William Robinson Ward married Martha Besley, Susan, and had children including William R Ward, Phillip M Ward, Sarah E. Ward, Francis Ward, Johnathan Ward, Stephen I. Ward, Nathan B. Ward, William R. Ward, James H. Ward, Richard N. Ward. William Robinson Ward passed away in 1887 in Antioch, Sevier Co., AR.

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Biography

  • The story of William Robinson Ward began in 1815 in , , Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1850, William Robinson Ward resided in Titus, Texas, USA.
  • In 1860, William Robinson Ward resided in Monroe, Sevier, Arkansas, USA.
  • William Robinson Ward married Martha Besley, Susan, and had children including William R Ward, Phillip M Ward, Sarah E. Ward, Francis Ward, Johnathan Ward, Stephen I. Ward, Nathan B. Ward, William R. Ward, James H. Ward, Richard N. Ward.
  • William Robinson Ward passed away in 1887 in Antioch, Sevier Co., AR.

Immediate Family

Parents

Johnathan Ward
1780 – 1860
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States
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Amelia Knight
1788 – 1850
Birth Location: New York, United States
AK

Spouses(s)

Martha Besley
1828 –
Birth Location: –
MB
Susan None
1814 – 1889
Birth Location: South Carolina
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Children(s)

William Ward
1853 – 1918
Birth Location: Texas, United States
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Phillip Ward
1835 – 1889
Birth Location: Fayette, Fayette, Alabama, United States
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Sarah Ward
1837 – 1890
Birth Location: Alabama
SW
Francis Ward
1839 –
Birth Location: –
FW
Johnathan Ward
1842 –
Birth Location: Alabama
JW
Stephen Ward
1843 –
Birth Location: Alabama
SW
Nathan Ward
1845 – 1916
Birth Location: Texas
NW
William Ward
1848 –
Birth Location: Texas
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James Ward
1852 –
Birth Location: Arkasas
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Richard Ward
1854 – 1935
Birth Location: Arkansas, USA
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William Ward's Ancestors

Self
William Ward
1815 – 1887
Birth Place: , , Tennessee, USA
Parents
Johnathan Ward
1780 – 1860
Pennsylvania, Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States
Amelia Knight
1788 – 1850
New York, United States
Grandparents
Phillip Ward
1749 – 1818
London Grove, Chester Co., PA, Pennsylvania, USA
Amy Allen
1725 – 1778
London Grove, Chester County, Pennsylvania Colony
Great-Grandparents
Phillip Ward
1721 – 1749
Amy Allen
1725 – 1778
John Allen
1667 – 1713
Mary
1669 –
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas WARD
1703 – 1749
Sarah Willis
1706 – 1745
John Allen
1694 – 1771
Amy Cox
1698 – 1778

William Ward's Descendants

1.
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William (Robinson) Ward (1815 – 1887) m. Martha Besley (abt 1828 – ) m. Susan (1814 – 22 Mar 1889)
  1. 1. William (R) Ward (15 April 1853 – 27 May 1918) m. Sarah (Elizabeth) Greenhaw (14 Feb 1844 – 15 April 1909)
    1. 1. Richard (David) Ward (01oct1876 – 13feb1964)
      1. 1. Billy (Wayne) Ward (07oct1927 – 17dec1955)
        1. 1. Larry (DWayne) Ward (13feb1953 – 14Nov2020)
        2. 2. Larry (DWayne) Ward (13feb1953 – 14Nov2020)
      2. 2. Billie Ward (abt 1928 – )
  2. 2. Phillip (M) Ward (3 Nov 1835 – 5 Jan 1889) m. Susan (M) Hamilton (2 Aug 1844 – 27 Dec 1928)
    1. 1. William (Robert) Ward (17 Oct 1862 – 14 Jun 1941)
    2. 2. Nathan (Zack) Ward (1 Feb 1867 – date unknown)
    3. 3. Thomas (Henry) Ward (14 Nov 1869 – 5 Feb 1954) m. Mary E. (Apr 1871 – )
      1. 1. Aaron (Lee) Ward (Aug 1896 – 1961)
    4. 4. Noah (Britt "Mug") Ward (5 December 1872 – 4 May 1957)
    5. 5. John (Franklin) Ward (19 February 1874 – 24 November 1938) m. Estella (Benton) Jones (11 Jan 1885 – 01 APR 1980)
      1. 1. Frank (Vander) Ward (13 Jul 1904 – 21 Nov 1976)
      2. 2. Thurl Ward (8 April 1909 – 26 March 2003) m. Ruth Blair (14 Dec 1914 – 15 November 2012)
        1. 1. John (Blair) Ward (1942 November 10 – ) m. Carol (ann) Holbrook (10 Mar 1943 – 30 Dec 2019) m. Kaye Barnes (26 Sep 1947 – )
      3. 3. Bertie (Blanche) Ward (26 MAR 1911 – 22 MAR 2003) m. Donald (R.) Foster (5 FEB 1909 – 17 APR 1974)
        1. 1. Babie (Ann) Foster (abt 1934 – )
      4. 4. Seaman (Bryan) Ward (21 Sep 1913 – 16 October 2005) m. Mary (B) Ward (abt 1920 – ) m. Elizabeth (Irene) Powell (3 July 1924 – 10 Oct 1987)
      5. 5. Foster (Winford) Ward (18 Jun 1916 – 21 April 1964) m. Genevieve Ward
        1. 1. Jacklyn (R) Ward (abt 1946 – )
      6. 6. Richard (Leon) Ward (2 July 1918 – 30 November 1996) m. Hannah (Delaverna) Grayson (12 MAY 1924 – Deceased) m. Laverne Shepherd (12 May 1924 – 26 April 1998)
      7. 7. R (N) Ward (abt 1919 – )
      8. 8. Oleta Ward (abt 1921 – )
    6. 6. Lou (Ella) Cauthron (7 February 1876 – 31 July 1967)
  3. 3. Sarah (E.) Ward (Jan. 19, 1837 – Nov. 14, 1890)
  4. 4. Francis Ward (Jan. 19, 1839 – )
  5. 5. Johnathan Ward (abt 1842 – )
  6. 6. Stephen (I.) Ward (1843 – )
  7. 7. Nathan (B.) Ward (Dec. 20, 1845 – Jan. 20, 1916)
  8. 8. William (R.) Ward (Nov. 15, 1848 – )
  9. 9. James (H.) Ward (August 11, 1852 – )
    1. 1. William (C) Ward (abt 1883 – )
  10. 10. Richard (N.) Ward (August 9, 1854 – September 10, 1935)

William Ward's Timeline

4 Records

1815
1815
Birth of William Robinson Ward in , , Tennessee, USA
, , Tennessee, USA
1850
1850
Age 35
William Robinson Ward resided here in Titus, Texas, USA
Titus, Texas, USA
1860
1860
Age 45
William Robinson Ward resided here in Monroe, Sevier, Arkansas, USA
Monroe, Sevier, Arkansas, USA
1887
1887
Age 72
Death of William Robinson Ward in Antioch, Sevier Co., AR
Antioch, Sevier Co., AR

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1815
    Event Place: , , Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Monroe, Sevier, Arkansas; Roll: M653_51; Page: 61; Family History Library Film: 803051
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Titus, Texas; Roll: M432_915; Page: 94A; Image: 173

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Titus, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Titus, Texas; Roll: M432_915; Page: 94A; Image: 173

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Monroe, Sevier, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Monroe, Sevier, Arkansas; Roll: M653_51; Page: 61; Family History Library Film: 803051

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Sevier, Arkansas
    Record Source: Arkansas, County Marriages Index, 1837-1957

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1887
    Event Place: Antioch, Sevier Co., AR
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