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Edward Ward 1661 – 1712 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1661

Birth Location: Verina, Henrico, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 1712

Death Location: Craven, North Carolina, United States

Father: Richard Ward

Mother: Martha Branch

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Elam

Children(s): Sarah Ward

The story of Edward Ward began in 1661 in Verina, Henrico, Virginia, United States, with parents Richard Ward and Martha Branch. As an adult, Edward Ward wed Elizabeth Elam. Their household included Sarah Ward. Edward Ward's life came to an end in 1712 in Craven, North Carolina, United States.

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Parents

Richard Ward
1636 – 1682
Birth Location: Varina Parish, Henrico, Virginia, United States
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Martha Branch
1663 – 1696
Birth Location: Henrico, Virginia, United States
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Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Elam
1665 –
Birth Location: Chesterfield, Chesterfield, Virginia, United States
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Children(s)

Sarah Ward
1690 – 1753
Birth Location: Chesterfield, Chesterfield, Virginia, United States
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Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Year: 1661
    Event Place: Verina, Henrico, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Year: 1712
    Event Place: Craven, North Carolina, United States
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