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Willis W. Ward 1926–1996 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 02 Jul 1926

Birth Location: Summerfield, Le Flore, Oklahoma, United States

Death Date: 24 Mar 1996

Death Location: Reichert (Le Flore County), Le Flore County, Oklahoma, USA

Father: James Ward

Mother: Leona McCool

Spouse(s): Melba Garrett

Children(s): Willis Ward

Willis W. Ward was born in 1926 in Summerfield, Le Flore, Oklahoma, United States, the child of James Henry Ward And Leona Belle Mccool. In 1930, Willis W. Ward resided in Precinct 6, Fannin, Texas, USA. In 1935, Willis W. Ward resided in Sp, Fannin, Texas. Willis W. Ward married Melba Levon Garrett, and had children including Willis Levon Ward. Willis W. Ward passed away in 1996 in Reichert (Le Flore County), Le Flore County, Oklahoma, USA.

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Biography

  • Willis W. Ward was born in 1926 in Summerfield, Le Flore, Oklahoma, United States, the child of James Henry Ward And Leona Belle Mccool.
  • In 1930, Willis W. Ward resided in Precinct 6, Fannin, Texas, USA.
  • In 1935, Willis W. Ward resided in Sp, Fannin, Texas.
  • Willis W. Ward married Melba Levon Garrett, and had children including Willis Levon Ward.
  • Willis W. Ward passed away in 1996 in Reichert (Le Flore County), Le Flore County, Oklahoma, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Willis Ward's Ancestors

Self
Willis Ward
1926–1996
Birth Place: Summerfield, Le Flore, Oklahoma, United States
Parents
James Henry Ward
1879–1952
Tennessee
Leona (Belle) McCool
1887–1963
Arkansas
Grandparents
Mack (C) Ward
1836–
Tennessee, United States
Amanda
1845–
Kentucky
Great-Grandparents
Minor Ward
1806–1890
Mary Steele
1807–1883
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Ward
1760–1831
Nancy Crompton
1777–1860

Willis Ward's Descendants

1.
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Willis (W.) Ward (02 Jul 1926–24 Mar 1996) m. Melba (Levon) Garrett (7 Sep 1927–14 Nov 1997)
  1. 1. Willis (Levon) Ward 1948–2000

Willis Ward's Timeline

5 Records

1926
02 Jul 1926
Birth of Willis W. Ward in Summerfield, Le Flore, Oklahoma, United States
Summerfield, Le Flore, Oklahoma, United States
1930
1930
Age 4
Willis W. Ward resided here in Precinct 6, Fannin, Texas, USA
Precinct 6, Fannin, Texas, USA
1935
1935
Age 9
Willis W. Ward resided here in Sp, Fannin, Texas
Sp, Fannin, Texas
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 14
Willis W. Ward resided here in Fannin, Texas, USA
Fannin, Texas, USA
1996
24 Mar 1996
Age 70
Death of Willis W. Ward in Sapulpa, Creek, Oklahoma, United States; Burial: Reichert Cemetery Le Flore Co., OK
Sapulpa, Creek, Oklahoma, United States; Burial: Reichert Cemetery Le Flore Co., OK

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 02 Jul 1926
    Event Place: Summerfield, Le Flore, Oklahoma, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Fannin, Texas; Roll: T627_4031; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 74-35
    [2] Arkansas, County Marriages Index
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 461-34-1843; Issue State: Texas; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 6, Fannin, Texas; Roll: 2330; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0029; Image: 1108.0; FHL microfilm: 2342064
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [7] Oklahoma, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Precinct 6, Fannin, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 6, Fannin, Texas; Roll: 2330; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0029; Image: 1108.0; FHL microfilm: 2342064

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Sp, Fannin, Texas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Fannin, Texas; Roll: T627_4031; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 74-35

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Fannin, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Fannin, Texas; Roll: T627_4031; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 74-35

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Ivanhoe, Fannin, Texas
    Record Source: Arkansas, County Marriages Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Mar 1996
    Event Place: Sapulpa, Creek, Oklahoma, United States; Burial: Reichert Cemetery Le Flore Co., OK
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 461-34-1843; Issue State: Texas; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [4] Oklahoma, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Reichert (Le Flore County), Le Flore County, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Oklahoma, Find a Grave Index

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