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Edward Ward

Male Abt 1665 - Abt 1712  (~ 47 years)


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  1. 1.  Edward Ward was born Abt 1665, Henrico Co., Virginia; died Abt 1712, Craven Co., North Carolina.

    Edward — Elizabeth Elam. Elizabeth was born Henrico Co., Virginia. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Sarah Ward  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1690, Henrico Co., Virginia; died Chesterfield Co., Virginia.
    2. 3. Edward Ward  Descendancy chart to this point was born 22 Mar 1694, Henrico Co., Virginia; died 18 Sep 1766, Onslow Co., North Carolina; was buried Montford Point, Onslow, North Carolina.
    3. 4. Enoch Ward  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1695, Henrico Co., Virginia; died 14 Feb 1750 - 4 Mar 1750, Carteret Co., North Carolina.
    4. 5. John Ward  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 6. Elizabeth Ward  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Sarah Ward Descendancy chart to this point (1.Edward1) was born Abt 1690, Henrico Co., Virginia; died Chesterfield Co., Virginia.

    Sarah — Henry Farmer. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Edward Ward Descendancy chart to this point (1.Edward1) was born 22 Mar 1694, Henrico Co., Virginia; died 18 Sep 1766, Onslow Co., North Carolina; was buried Montford Point, Onslow, North Carolina.

    Other Events:

    • Will: Nov 1765, Onslow Co., North Carolina; ONSLOW COUNTY, NC - WILLS - Col. Edward Ward, Jr., 9 Nov 1765 ==================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Pauline Mitchell Pierce pollyp@e-tex.com ==================================================================== Contributor's Note: This will is in very bad shape. The folds of the paper have deteriorated to such an extent that very little of it can be read. The handwriting was not that hard to read, and I have transcribed it as written, spelling and all. Most of the blanks are where the paper is gone. This will is in the loose papers of the NC Archives, of which I have a copy. In the name of God Amen _____? & day of Novermber one thousan seven hundred and sixty five? I Edwd. Ward of the County of Onslow and province of North Carolina planter - being in perfect mind and memory thank God for it there for calling to mind the mortaltey of _____? ______? appointed to all men once to die do make and ____________? last will and testament that is to principaly and ___________? it shall plese God to take out of this world _______? ___________? the hands of God that gave it (one fourth of this page is gone in the first fold of the paper) all my household goods and my female deto? which negros good and here disposal to any of my children or grandchildren as shall think proper at her decese and likewise I lend and leve in possession during her natural life six of my other negros named Charles and Judge, Sall, Cuff, Tom and Rose and at her decease assend to those I have given and bequeath them to ____________? if shee but those negros is not to be transported out of the County to be ________? _______? by any person that may chance to take shap what so ever after my decess which will be of my executor to prevent. I likewise give to my all my hogs and all my horses life and to be ______?_______? at her decese have possession and for her _____? use during her life manner house and plantation and then to assend to him it is give and bequeth to my well beloved son BENJAMIN WARD named Sambo and half my right to the _______? which negro and give to him and hars (heirs?) and assigns for ever which negro is to be delivered _____? and bequeth to my beloved son ENOCH WARD my negro man named _________? which negro I give to him and his hares (heirs?) for ever and he is to have give and bequeth to my beloved son SETH WARD my man named Pero which negro I give to him and his heirsforever with half my lambs the negro and land he is to have ________? likewise I give to him my manner plantation and all belonging to it and two of my negroes namely Old Charles _____? Juday which land and negros he is to have at his mothers death but not befor without her consent he paying to his____________________________? BENJAMIN and ENOCH twenty pounds lawfull money to each of them which land and negros I give to him and his hares (heirs?) forever. I give and bequeth to my daughter MARTHA SIMMONS the _____? named Fell which she has now in her possession with _________? ______? and ___________? I give to my said daughter MARTHA ________? _____________? ___________? which is to be delivered to her at my de____? which negro I give to her and her lawfull hars for ___________________? I give to my son in law RICHARD WARD my silver belted sord _________? to my daughter D (C?)arrity his wife my own riding horse named Pence at my deces which is ll I caan do for her knowing I have done for her before I give to ________? daughter RUTH and CARRITY each of them one cow and calf at my deces. I give and bequeth to my daughter ANNA (the next three sentences are gone in the fold of the will) which negros I give to her ________? ______? ___________? I give and bequeth to my daughter ELIZABETH ________________________? ______________________? that shee has now in her possession and like to her my negro mannamed Cuff which negro man shee at her mothers deces which negros I give to her and her haers forever. I give and bequeth to my daughter RUTH STRANGE my negro gurl named Chrey that she has now in her possession and likewise I give to my said daughter Ruth two hundred akers of _____? nn shee has formerly lived with all things staning? _____________? there own and belonging to said land which land and __________________? to her and her full hairs for ever. I give to my grandson SOLOMON WARD that part of _____? on my cowpens now is _________? contains 250 akers which com________? be present (perfect?) with at his grandmothers deces but not before for _________? I give to my grandaughter ELIZABETH WARD daughter to ENOCH WARD my negro garl named Nell which she is to have at the day of hur marriage or at her grandmothers deces that must be as hur grandmother pleses. I likewise leve one hundred ackers of land to be sold and the money to be ______? ________? to my grandaughter ZELPHY WARD the land being part of that ___________? ___________?given to my daughter DORTH? STRANGE but it lise on the other ____________? _______________? _______? _____________? most line and so to the west ward one __________? _________?of the creek and out ________________? over the _________? ______________k wise leve my negro boy named March to be sold at my wife _______? __________? the money to be equily devided between ZELPHE WARD and SOLOMON WARD my grandchildren. I like wise leve all the female cattle the _____? is not in this will given a way to be equly devided between my three daughters namely MARTHA, ELIZABETH and OBEDANCE and my grand son BENJAMIN WARD. Likewise I leve all my wareing close to my three sons BENJAMIN, ENOCH & SETH excepting my shue and knee buckles my best hat and ________? _____? ____________? which I leve to my grandson EDWARD WARD.___________________________? that my son SETH is to pay to his brothers is not to be payed till after ________? and he has _____________________? and land in possession. ______________________________? and ordain my well beloved son ___________________________TH? WARDS ___________________________? to this my ______________________________? To all ____________________? revock annall and make _____________? other wills and testaments at anytime heartofor by me made and _________? good and _________? this and no other to be my last will and testament in testamoney whare of I the sd. Ed. WARD have hearunto set my hand, fixt my seal this ninth day of November one thousan sevon hunderd and sixty five _________________? sealed and published pronounced and declared by me the said ED WD. WARD ___________? my last will and testament in presane of us the subscribers. ______erson? GILLETT ED W. WARD __________________? _______? DULANY, SR.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Montford Point Federal Cemetery

    Edward — Elizabeth Aldridge. Elizabeth was born 23 Jul 1703, Beaufort Co., North Carolina; died 24 Nov 1767, Onslow Co., North Carolina; was buried Montford Point, Onslow, North Carolina. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 7. Benjamin Ward  Descendancy chart to this point died 16 Jul 1767 - Jul 1768.
    2. 8. Anna Ward  Descendancy chart to this point died Aft May 1795.
    3. 9. Enoch Ward  Descendancy chart to this point died 24 Jul 1762 - 20 Feb 1769.
    4. 10. Seth Ward  Descendancy chart to this point died 17 Oct 1786 - Mar 1787.
    5. 11. Martha Ward  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 12. Ruth Ward  Descendancy chart to this point died Aft 7 Apr 1798.
    7. 13. Carrity Ward  Descendancy chart to this point
    8. 14. Elizabeth Ward  Descendancy chart to this point
    9. 15. Dorothy Ward  Descendancy chart to this point
    10. 16. Obediance Ward  Descendancy chart to this point died Aft 25 Mar 1786.
    11. 17. Mary Ward  Descendancy chart to this point
    12. 18. Joseph Ward  Descendancy chart to this point died Dec 1760 - Nov 1765.

  3. 4.  Enoch Ward Descendancy chart to this point (1.Edward1) was born Abt 1695, Henrico Co., Virginia; died 14 Feb 1750 - 4 Mar 1750, Carteret Co., North Carolina.

    Other Events:

    • Probate: 5 Mar 1750, Beaufort, Carteret, North Carolina; Will proved and recorded
    • Will: 13 Feb 1750, Carteret Co., North Carolina; 13Feb 1750 Carteret Co, NC Wills. In the name of God Amen, I Enoch WARD, being very sick and weak of body but of perfect mind... I desire that all debts be paid by my wife Mary, and she to have half the household goods, and my Negroes and my stock during her lifetime, and then her part to my son Enoch at age 17. My daughters Anne, Martha, Mary, Elizabeth, Sarah, Abigail and Susannah to have the other half of my household goods. I give to James SHACKLEFORD 250 acres of my Banks land and the rest to my son Richard and his heirs. Son Richard is to be executor. Witness: Aniaies Cavanaugh, Joshua Simpson

    Enoch — Elizabeth Shackleford. Elizabeth died 1740 - 1750. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 19. Richard Ward  Descendancy chart to this point was born 3 Nov 1720, Onslow Co., North Carolina; died 1 Oct 1774 - 6 May 1780.

    Enoch — Mary Shackleford. [Group Sheet]


  4. 5.  John Ward Descendancy chart to this point (1.Edward1)

    Notes:

    North Carolina State Archives MARS system contains two wills for John Wards in the years 1748 and 1750, no way to know whether either is this John Ward.


  5. 6.  Elizabeth Ward Descendancy chart to this point (1.Edward1)

    Elizabeth — John Aldridge, Jr. John was born Abt 1700, Northumberland Co., Virginia; died Abt 1730, Beaufort Co., North Carolina. [Group Sheet]



Generation: 3

  1. 7.  Benjamin Ward Descendancy chart to this point (3.Edward2, 1.Edward1) died 16 Jul 1767 - Jul 1768.

    Other Events:

    • Probate: Jul 1768, Onslow Co., North Carolina; Estate inventory filed
    • Will: 15 Jul 1767, Onslow Co., North Carolina; WILL:15 Jul 1767 Onslow Co, NC 4-41 Benjamin WARD. Wife Mary, sons Benjamin, Richard, Joseph and Edward. Daughters Martha, Mary and Abagail, and child wife now carries. To Salisberry PEARSON. To Nathaniel HANCOCK. To David WARD. Children are all minors. Executors: Brothers Richard WARD and Seth WARD and my wife Mary WARD. Test: Elizabeth EDWARDS, Thomas DULANY, Henry SIMMONS

    Benjamin — Mary Ward. Mary was born 15 May 1728; died 1767 - 1772. [Group Sheet]


  2. 8.  Anna Ward Descendancy chart to this point (3.Edward2, 1.Edward1) died Aft May 1795.

    Anna — John Granade. John died 26 Feb 1790 - Apr 1791. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 20. Anna Granade  Descendancy chart to this point died Aft May 1795.
    2. 21. Huldah Granade  Descendancy chart to this point died Aft May 1795.
    3. 22. Elizabeth Granade  Descendancy chart to this point was born 8 Jun 1767, Jones Co., North Carolina; died 23 Apr 1828, Madison Co., Alabama.
    4. 23. John Adam Granade  Descendancy chart to this point died Aft May 1795.

  3. 9.  Enoch Ward Descendancy chart to this point (3.Edward2, 1.Edward1) died 24 Jul 1762 - 20 Feb 1769.

    Other Events:

    • Probate: 21 Feb 1769, Onslow Co., North Carolina; Estate inventory
    • Will: 23 Jul 1762, Onslow Co., North Carolina; 23 Jul 1762 Onslow Co, NC Will 4-47 of Enoch WARD. Wife Elizabeth. Son Zepheniah WARD. Two daughters Zilpha and Elizabeth WARD. Exrs: brothers Benjamin and Richard WARD. Test: Edward MARCEY, Charles EDWARDS, Christian FREE

    Enoch — Elisabeth. Elisabeth died Aft 12 Apr 1769. [Group Sheet]


  4. 10.  Seth Ward Descendancy chart to this point (3.Edward2, 1.Edward1) died 17 Oct 1786 - Mar 1787.

    Other Events:

    • Probate: Apr 1787, Onslow Co., North Carolina
    • Will: 16 Oct 1786, Onslow Co., North Carolina; WILL:16 Oct 1786 Onslow Co, NC Will 4-52 Seth WARD, proven Apr 1787. Wife Cear. Eldest son George, son Seth WARD. Sons to be place din the care of Col. Reuben GRANT, my daughters (not named). Exrs: My wife and Col Reuben GRANT, Benjamin WARD, and John McCULLOUGH. Test: Benjamin WARD, Joseph WARD, Lydia GRAY

    Seth — Ceare Hadnot. Ceare was born Aft 1740. [Group Sheet]


  5. 11.  Martha Ward Descendancy chart to this point (3.Edward2, 1.Edward1)

    Martha — Simmons. [Group Sheet]


  6. 12.  Ruth Ward Descendancy chart to this point (3.Edward2, 1.Edward1) died Aft 7 Apr 1798.

    Other Events:

    • Will: 7 Apr 1798, Onslow Co., North Carolina

    Ruth — Strange. [Group Sheet]


  7. 13.  Carrity Ward Descendancy chart to this point (3.Edward2, 1.Edward1)

  8. 14.  Elizabeth Ward Descendancy chart to this point (3.Edward2, 1.Edward1)

    Elizabeth — William Hadnot. [Group Sheet]


  9. 15.  Dorothy Ward Descendancy chart to this point (3.Edward2, 1.Edward1)

    Dorothy — Richard Ward. Richard (son of Enoch Ward and Elizabeth Shackleford) was born 3 Nov 1720, Onslow Co., North Carolina; died 1 Oct 1774 - 6 May 1780. [Group Sheet]


  10. 16.  Obediance Ward Descendancy chart to this point (3.Edward2, 1.Edward1) died Aft 25 Mar 1786.

    Obediance — Whitehurst Hadnot. Whitehurst died Aft 25 Mar 1786. [Group Sheet]


  11. 17.  Mary Ward Descendancy chart to this point (3.Edward2, 1.Edward1)

    Mary — Williams. [Group Sheet]


  12. 18.  Joseph Ward Descendancy chart to this point (3.Edward2, 1.Edward1) died Dec 1760 - Nov 1765.

    Other Events:

    • Will: 7 Dec 1760, Onslow Co., North Carolina; 7 Dec 1760 Onslow Co, NC 4-49 Joseph WARD. Sons David, James, and Morris. daughter Mary WARD. Exrs: my wife and Benjamin WARD. Test: John WARD, Elizabeth WARD, Margaret WARD


  13. 19.  Richard Ward Descendancy chart to this point (4.Enoch2, 1.Edward1) was born 3 Nov 1720, Onslow Co., North Carolina; died 1 Oct 1774 - 6 May 1780.

    Other Events:

    • Probate: 7 May 1780, Onslow Co., North Carolina
    • Will: 30 Sep 1774, Onslow Co., North Carolina; WILL:30 Sep 1774 Onslow Co, NC Will 4-50 Richard WARD, proven 7 May 1780. Daughter Magdalen WARD Jarrott. Daughter Ruth WARD. Daughter Dorothy EDWARDS, daughter Hulda WARD, Granddaughter Elizabeth FOY. Nephew Richard THOMPSON, land joining his brother James and also joining his uncle James THOMPSON. To John WILEY and wife Susannah. Brother-in-law Enoch WARD 1/2 the land in Carteret Co whereon my father lived and died,. Wife Dorothy and Richard all the land on Core Sound in Carteret County and also land in Onslow County. If son Richard left alone in non-age to be cared for his Uncle Seth WARD and Hulda WARD is to live with her Uncle brother-in-law Edward WARD. Exrs: Wife Dorothy WARD, my friends Seth WARD, Esq. Richard JARROTT and Edward WARD. Test: Joseph BRAY Sr, Joseph BRAY, Jr. Elizabeth HADNOT

    Notes:

    Said to have been a son of Maj. Enoch Ward and Elizabeth Shackleford

    Birth:
    "from Pollock bible"

    Richard — Dorothy Ward. (daughter of Edward Ward and Elizabeth Aldridge) [Group Sheet]



Generation: 4

  1. 20.  Anna Granade Descendancy chart to this point (8.Anna3, 3.Edward2, 1.Edward1) died Aft May 1795.

  2. 21.  Huldah Granade Descendancy chart to this point (8.Anna3, 3.Edward2, 1.Edward1) died Aft May 1795.

  3. 22.  Elizabeth Granade Descendancy chart to this point (8.Anna3, 3.Edward2, 1.Edward1) was born 8 Jun 1767, Jones Co., North Carolina; died 23 Apr 1828, Madison Co., Alabama.

    Elizabeth married James Sanderson 23 Dec 1784, Jones Co., North Carolina. James (son of Joseph Sanderson and Mary George) was born 30 Oct 1764, Jones Co., North Carolina; died 14 Apr 1810, Madison Co., Alabama. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 24. Clarissa Sanderson  Descendancy chart to this point was born 30 Jun 1786.
    2. 25. Elijah Sanderson  Descendancy chart to this point was born 14 Oct 1787, North Carolina; died Aft 1 Jun 1860.
    3. 26. Lewis B Sanderson  Descendancy chart to this point was born 29 May 1789, North Carolina; died 27 Jul 1876, Limestone Co., Alabama; was buried Limestone Co., Alabama.
    4. 27. Elizabeth Sanderson  Descendancy chart to this point was born 22 May 1791, North Carolina; died Aft 01 Jun 1850.
    5. 28. James J Sanderson  Descendancy chart to this point was born 5 Aug 1792; died Aft 1 Jun 1830.
    6. 29. Hepsabeth Sanderson  Descendancy chart to this point was born 27 Aug 1794, North Carolina; died Abt 1830, Limestone County, Alabama.
    7. 30. Joseph Sanderson  Descendancy chart to this point was born 9 Apr 1796, North Carolina; died Aft 1 Jun 1860.
    8. 31. Anna Sanderson  Descendancy chart to this point was born 28 May 1799, North Carolina; died 30 Jul 1852, Limestone Co., Alabama; was buried Limestone Co., Alabama.
    9. 32. John G Sanderson  Descendancy chart to this point was born 15 Feb 1800; died Oct 1830, Limestone Co., Alabama.
    10. 33. Hiram Sanderson  Descendancy chart to this point was born 23 Jan 1802; died Aft 17 Sep 1817.
    11. 34. Stillborn Sanderson  Descendancy chart to this point was born 12 Jan 1804.
    12. 35. Jesse Sanderson  Descendancy chart to this point was born 24 Oct 1805; died Aft 1 Jun 1840.
    13. 36. Phebe Sanderson  Descendancy chart to this point was born 24 Aug 1808, Tennessee; died Aft 01 Jun 1850.
    14. 37. Timothy Sanderson  Descendancy chart to this point was born 18 Mar 1811; died Aft 01 Jun 1840.

  4. 23.  John Adam Granade Descendancy chart to this point (8.Anna3, 3.Edward2, 1.Edward1) died Aft May 1795.


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