Please do post the story! Inga

Time for a reminder to WARD researchers. Especially new members of the WARD Mailing List. Our online database now contains over 20,000 descendants, including spouses and their parents, of William WARD, born about 1603. He emigrated to Massachusetts about 1638. All the 10,746 descendants, their families, and associated data, in "The William Ward Genealogy" by Martyn, 1925, are there. It was published by Artemas Ward, 1848-1925, and updates the work of his uncle, Andrew Henshaw Ward, who published the "Ward Family" in 1851. Andrew also published "A History of the Town of Shrewsbury," which appeared in 1847, and the "Rice Family", 1858. Additionally, there have been several valuable contributions made through Fidonet and Internet e-mail contacts. Most additions and corrections made recently have come from those who found their relatives as a result of the database being online and indexed in several places. Those that have been included, have other reasonably reliable sources. The records of the Church of the Latter Day Saints, while having been a valuable starting point in some cases for some researchers, HAVE NOT knowingly been used in this effort except when separate independent verification has been made. There are 5,406 WARDs and over a hundred individuals with the surnames FAY, SMITH, CLARK, RICE, BRIGHAM, BROWN, NEWTON, RICHARDSON and TAYLOR. And just over 3,000 other surnames. I have also added several of my other direct ancestral lines, many reaching back to the 1600's in New England. I am in the process linking these families together where I can. There are more details on my web page and under the notes of William Ward, born 1603. Most of William's descendants that we have records for, stayed in the northern states with some going to Canada about the time of the Revolutionary War. After the war we have a few that went south too, but not many. Much later, they are found everywhere. There are also 21 people with the surname WARD that are not descended from William, as far as we know. At least a few of these must link with other WARD lines. This data base, which now includes the illustrations from Martyn's book, can be accessed from my web site at http://www3.telus.net/robertkline/ The greatest amount of work on this database was done by Robert Nelson Ward <rnward@nbnet.nb.ca> and Craig Beeman <crb@ponyexpress.net>. Recently, hundreds of names have been added by sharing among dozens of distant relatives. We hope this project will prove to be reasonably accurate and, at the very least, helpful to WARD researchers and others. The report of any errors, omissions or conflicts is welcome. Additions are especially welcome Happy surfing. Robert Kline email: robertkline@telus.net 1079 Walalee Dr. Phone: 604-657-0134 Delta, BC, Canada, V4M 2L9 Web page: http://www3.telus.net/robertkline/

Annie, I didn't write that - Linda wrote it. Miriam --- Hcounter@aol.com wrote: > In a message dated 11/28/01 5:22:40 PM Central > Standard Time, > mward_1947@yahoo.com writes: > > << --- Spiritssong <lwhit@alltel.net> wrote: > > I am very sorry I have the dates wrong, This was > one > > of my first attempts at > > doing my genealogy and I wish I had taken out my > > calculator either then or > > before posting it. I am sorry if I have upset > anyone > > if you would like I can > > leave the list for posting such mis information. > I > > have learned better than > > this and should have caught it. I am sorry that > so > > many have become upset > > with me so I think it would be best if I just > > unsubscribed. >> > > Heavens no!!! Why should you unsubscribe just > because I noticed some errors > and pointed them out. I was trying to do you a > favor, not to be little you > or anything else. However, because the errors went > out to the list, I felt > that the fact that they had been noticed had to also > go there in case someone > else had not and took it for gospel. > > To me, that is what we are on a list for. To get > help, any kind of help we > can and that is what I was trying to do. > > Annie __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! GeoCities - quick and easy web site hosting, just $8.95/month. http://geocities.yahoo.com/ps/info1

You wrote: I am very sorry I have the dates wrong, I am not mad at you :) Gayle

Do any of you Ward searchers have any Ward connections in Ellis County, Texas? Sid in CA BJFRISBY@aol.com wrote: > > I would also like to ask if any of your Wards out there were coal miners? My > grandfather worked the mines from Alabama, TN, VA and Kyntucky, for 20 years > are more, This was around 1890 to 1920. He was born in Gilmer Co Ga Feb. > 16, 1875. His father was Hampton Percival Ward b. in 1844. there is much > confusion on his birthplace. The family moved to Gilmer Co Ga abt 1842, but > family records show him born in NC. > Barbara

Brenda, In replying to Linda,I was just repeating the information that she had.I've just now put on what I had although there's still questions on it.Some of my information is from the LDS site(I know,I know),different websites and books.All of my info is in a big pile in my room that I will organize in the next month or so so that I will have sources near at hand.If anyone should be chastised,it's me - not Linda - for not keeping things more organized.Give me plenty of warning before the public flogging - I want to have a good meal beforehand. Miriam --- BrendReed@aol.com wrote: > In a message dated 11/28/2001 12:09:10 AM Pacific > Standard Time, > mward_1947@yahoo.com writes: > > > > > John Ward b. 1570 in Yorkshire Co england > married > > > Isabell Bruster in 1593 > > > Generation 2 > > > John Ward b. 1598 in England d. 1619 in Henrico > VA > > > married ? Mrs John Ward > > > Generation 3 > > > Seth Ward b. 1613 Henrico VA d. 1639 Henrico VA > > > married Katherine Smith > > > > Could you please share the proof that you have for > Generations 1, 2, & 3. I > had theorized that Seth of Generation 3 was the son > of Seth of Generation 2 > who was brother of John of generation 2. > > Thanks, > Brenda Reed > __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! GeoCities - quick and easy web site hosting, just $8.95/month. http://geocities.yahoo.com/ps/info1

I only come into this line with Mary Ward married to Edward Hatcher.I have Seth Ward b. 1613 in Henrico Co. married to Katherine Smith and John Ward b. 1598 in Wythe,England married to Polly Goode(question on this marriage). >From COLONIAL RECORDS of VIRGINIA pub. by Clearfield Co.(Senate document_in the lists of the living and dead in Virginia from the Indian massacre of Feb. 16th,1623,among the living was John Ward at the Indian Thickett. There is also a John Ward who is listed in the Jamestown Society's papers(I haven't sent for them yet) And, there is a Capt. John Ward who owned Ward's Plantation who is,I believe, the same as the one who was in Jamestown at an early date. Does anyone know if these all all one and the same John Ward? Miriam __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! GeoCities - quick and easy web site hosting, just $8.95/month. http://geocities.yahoo.com/ps/info1

Thank You Rachel The Ward list was one of my first efforts three years ago when I got into genealogy and I wish I had taken the time to check the dates before posting here. Yes some of the more alert and intellegent people did hurt my feelings but thats ok I guess at least I learn from my mistakes. Linda ----- Original Message ----- From: <AKRandR@aol.com> To: <WARD-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, November 28, 2001 2:32 PM Subject: Re: my Wards > Linda, > > Thank you for your valiant efforts to get information to the many people that > I saw requesting per your offer. I was one who asked you for information. I > know you appreciate the ones who have alerted you to the incorrect dates, > but for the ones being just plain mean, I would like to see what they have > done to help others in this quest. Funny how soon we forget 9/11 and our > fellow Americans. I appreciate all you have done for us. > > Thank You and take care, > Rachel Sperry > >

I am very sorry I have the dates wrong, This was one of my first attempts at doing my genealogy and I wish I had taken out my calculator either then or before posting it. I am sorry if I have upset anyone if you would like I can leave the list for posting such mis information. I have learned better than this and should have caught it. I am sorry that so many have become upset with me so I think it would be best if I just unsubscribed. Linda ----- Original Message ----- From: ""Sid \"Buddy\" Moore"" <smoore@ojai.net> To: <WARD-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, November 28, 2001 1:14 PM Subject: Re: my Wards > And the dad would have been 94 years of age. I am very sorry to see > this kind of information being circulated as genealogy. > > Sid in CA > > Hcounter@aol.com wrote: > > > > In a message dated 11/27/01 7:17:36 PM Central Standard Time, > > lwhit@alltel.net writes: > > > > << John Ward born in 1804 in NC married Elizabeth? > > children > > Hamilton . 1829 > > Frances b. 1831 > > Monty b. 1835 > > Marrianne b. 1835 > > Joe b. 1845 > > John b. Jan 8 1854 in Missouri > > Nancy b. Jan 1896 > > Mary b.Feb 1898 >> > > > > Mother would have to have been in her 70s to have the oldest ones. > > > > Annie in Minnesota > >

I found a story on a John Ward b. before 1600 AKA Yusuf Reis who was a famous priate and Englis sailor. IF anyone is interested I can post it here Linda ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gigi Tanksley" <gigitanksley@msn.com> To: <WARD-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, November 28, 2001 11:03 AM Subject: Re: James Ward b. 1791 Sc > Pat, > Thanks for the info. Does anyone have info on John "Jack" Ward? Need it for notebook. > Thanks, > Gigi > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: pat > Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2001 6:44 PM > To: WARD-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: James Ward b. 1791 Sc > > He is my line. Here's what I have. > > > > > James Ward > b. bef.1791 SC d. bef 1860 in DeKalb Co. AL. > m. Malinda LNU b. 1814 > Children: > 1. Martha Ward b. 1815 > 2. Andrew J. Ward b.1820 > 3.James G. Ward (my line) b. 1824 d. Before 1850-1859 Spouse Teressa > Clayton > 4. Lewis P. Ward b. Oct. 6, 1827 > 5. Issac G. Ward b. 1830 > 6. Mary Catherine Ward B. 1835 > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Gigi Tanksley" <gigitanksley@msn.com> > To: <WARD-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Thursday, November 22, 2001 9:35 AM > Subject: James Ward b. 1791 Sc > > > > Hello Everyone, > > Could someone give me info on James Ward b. 1791 in SC? Did He have any > children? Who was his wife? And also his parents? Thought I would take my > Ward Book (notebook) and go page by page and fill in. > > > > Take Care,GigiGet more from the Web. FREE MSN Explorer download : > http://explorer.msn.com > > > >Get more from the Web. FREE MSN Explorer download : http://explorer.msn.com >

I obtained my copy from Virginia Genealogies, a CD ROM from Family Tree Maker, which has articles from the William & Mary Quarterly. I am planning to obtain a copy of the original but haven't gotten to the LDS Library to order the microfilm or to the Virginia Archives. Brenda

Linda, Thank you for your valiant efforts to get information to the many people that I saw requesting per your offer. I was one who asked you for information. I know you appreciate the ones who have alerted you to the incorrect dates, but for the ones being just plain mean, I would like to see what they have done to help others in this quest. Funny how soon we forget 9/11 and our fellow Americans. I appreciate all you have done for us. Thank You and take care, Rachel Sperry

Ditto!!!! This message!!!!!! Gigi ----- Original Message ----- From: AKRandR@aol.com Sent: Wednesday, November 28, 2001 2:59 PM To: WARD-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: my Wards Linda, Thank you for your valiant efforts to get information to the many people that I saw requesting per your offer. I was one who asked you for information. I know you appreciate the ones who have alerted you to the incorrect dates, but for the ones being just plain mean, I would like to see what they have done to help others in this quest. Funny how soon we forget 9/11 and our fellow Americans. I appreciate all you have done for us. Thank You and take care, Rachel SperryGet more from the Web. FREE MSN Explorer download : http://explorer.msn.com

We all make mistakes. Some BIG ones and some little "boo boo's", especially when we first start out. Don't let this deter you on your research. Gen is suppose to be fun, not life and death. It would have been a nice gesture to help you, rather then chastise you. Shirley ----- Original Message ----- From: "Spiritssong" <lwhit@alltel.net> To: <WARD-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, November 28, 2001 1:59 PM Subject: Re: my Wards > Thank You Rachel > The Ward list was one of my first efforts three years ago when I got into > genealogy and I wish I had taken the time to check the dates before posting > here. Yes some of the more alert and intellegent people did hurt my feelings > but thats ok I guess at least I learn from my mistakes. > > Linda > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <AKRandR@aol.com> > To: <WARD-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Wednesday, November 28, 2001 2:32 PM > Subject: Re: my Wards > > > > Linda, > > > > Thank you for your valiant efforts to get information to the many people > that > > I saw requesting per your offer. I was one who asked you for information. > I > > know you appreciate the ones who have alerted you to the incorrect dates, > > but for the ones being just plain mean, I would like to see what they have > > done to help others in this quest. Funny how soon we forget 9/11 and our > > fellow Americans. I appreciate all you have done for us. > > > > Thank You and take care, > > Rachel Sperry > > > > > > >

Hi Linda, Please don't feel as if you have to unscribe.We all make mistakes(ESPECIALLY when just starting) and those with more expertise should be a little more understanding.I also wondered about the dates but have to go offline to check my records,but dates are the easiest thing to get wrong.Just take it slow. Miriam --- Spiritssong <lwhit@alltel.net> wrote: > I am very sorry I have the dates wrong, This was one > of my first attempts at > doing my genealogy and I wish I had taken out my > calculator either then or > before posting it. I am sorry if I have upset anyone > if you would like I can > leave the list for posting such mis information. I > have learned better than > this and should have caught it. I am sorry that so > many have become upset > with me so I think it would be best if I just > unsubscribed. > > Linda > ----- Original Message ----- > From: ""Sid \"Buddy\" Moore"" <smoore@ojai.net> > To: <WARD-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Wednesday, November 28, 2001 1:14 PM > Subject: Re: my Wards > > > > And the dad would have been 94 years of age. I am > very sorry to see > > this kind of information being circulated as > genealogy. > > > > Sid in CA > > > > Hcounter@aol.com wrote: > > > > > > In a message dated 11/27/01 7:17:36 PM Central > Standard Time, > > > lwhit@alltel.net writes: > > > > > > << John Ward born in 1804 in NC married > Elizabeth? > > > children > > > Hamilton . 1829 > > > Frances b. 1831 > > > Monty b. 1835 > > > Marrianne b. 1835 > > > Joe b. 1845 > > > John b. Jan 8 1854 in Missouri > > > Nancy b. Jan 1896 > > > Mary b.Feb 1898 >> > > > > > > Mother would have to have been in her 70s to > have the oldest ones. > > > > > > Annie in Minnesota > > > > > > __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! GeoCities - quick and easy web site hosting, just $8.95/month. http://geocities.yahoo.com/ps/info1

Barbara do you have a Ezra B. Ward, b.1826 in N.C.? Sid in CA BJFRISBY@aol.com wrote: > > I would also like to ask if any of your Wards out there were coal miners? My > grandfather worked the mines from Alabama, TN, VA and Kyntucky, for 20 years > are more, This was around 1890 to 1920. He was born in Gilmer Co Ga Feb. > 16, 1875. His father was Hampton Percival Ward b. in 1844. there is much > confusion on his birthplace. The family moved to Gilmer Co Ga abt 1842, but > family records show him born in NC. > Barbara

In a message dated 11/28/01 11:08:16 AM Eastern Standard Time, BrendReed@aol.com writes (in part): > Seth Ward (1613-1682) died leaving a will in Chesterfield County, VA. Brenda, I am unaware of a will. Do you have a citation (or better yet, a copy you can share)?

Will everyone on the list keep an eye out for VELUMBIA WARD OR VILUMINA, AND VIOLA R WARD. BN 1862 AR. Married JOHN E VANDIVER IN 1880 Nev Co.Ar Harold

And the dad would have been 94 years of age. I am very sorry to see this kind of information being circulated as genealogy. Sid in CA Hcounter@aol.com wrote: > > In a message dated 11/27/01 7:17:36 PM Central Standard Time, > lwhit@alltel.net writes: > > << John Ward born in 1804 in NC married Elizabeth? > children > Hamilton . 1829 > Frances b. 1831 > Monty b. 1835 > Marrianne b. 1835 > Joe b. 1845 > John b. Jan 8 1854 in Missouri > Nancy b. Jan 1896 > Mary b.Feb 1898 >> > > Mother would have to have been in her 70s to have the oldest ones. > > Annie in Minnesota

Seth Ward (1613-1682) died leaving a will in Chesterfield County, VA. He named two children, Richard Ward, born 1636-1682 of Henrico County, VA, and Mary Ward, born 1640, married Edward Hatcher. Richard Ward (1636-1682) married Elizabeth. He lived in Henrico County, VA. He had 4 known children: Captain Seth Ward (1661-1707) of Henrico County; Richard Ward (1659-1724) of Henrico County; Edward Ward (1660-1720) of Henrico, VA & Craven Co.,NC; and Elizabeth Ward, born 1667 Henrico, VA. These are children are named as his four children in his will proven 1 August 1682 in Henrico, VA. Brenda Reed