I have an Emma Ward born 2 Sept 1842, at Belbroughton, Worcester, Eng. Her father was William, b 12 May 1819, d 29 Nov 1870, Belbroughton. Emma's mother, Mary, died at the birth of her brother, Edward, Sep 8, 1848. William remarried again in 1853 to Mary Ann Walker, and had 7 sons, one being my grandfather. All sons, except for Alfred, and William, Jr., left for America in late 1880's. All boys were plasterer's and in construction in California. All born in Belbroughton. Alfred lived and died in Stourbridge, William Jr. died young. This is all I have on Emma, and comes from family bible. She had a sister Harriet b 21 Mar 1847, brother, Henry b 25 Dec 1843, d 26 Ap 1868, and brother Edward b & d Sept 7-8 1848 and buried with his mother. I have been looking for info on the first family of William for years, and not much luck, especially with Emma and Harriet. I have never heard what William's occupation was, but always thought was probably the same as his son's. This is probably not the right Emma. Wish I could help you AND me!! Shirley Niemi Astoria, Oregon USA sniemi@pacifier.com----- Original Message ----- From: <Gerryt15@aol.com> To: <WARD-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2002 7:40 AM Subject: WARD in UK > G'day everyone > > Herewith a WARD connection in my family. If anyone knows of them or has a > link, please feel free to make contact. > > My maternal great grandfather was Edward CORNWALL who, we believe, married > twice although we know absolutely nothing, at this time, of his first wife. > However, second wife was Emma WARD who also appears to have been married > previously, married name STAFF. Where Emma came from and when is still a > mystery? She married Edward, a Cordwainer (Shoemaker/repairer), May 1879 in > Newington, Surrey and one of their children, born at 59 Neate Street, > Camberwell, south London, was John Henry CORNWALL, my grandfather. The only > other bit of information I have, is that Emma's father was William WARD, also > a Cordwainer. > > With best regards > > Gerald E Taylor (known as Gerry) > Chesham, Bucks > >