Jane H. (Davis) Ward (1778 - 1850)

Born 27 Jul 1778 in Tazewell County, Virginia

Ancestors

Wife of John William Ward — married 23 Feb 1802 in Wythe, Virginia, USA

Descendants

Died 8 Sep 1850 at age 72 in Wythe County, Virginia, USA

Biography

Jane H was born in 1778. Jane H Davis passed away in 1850. ^[1]

Name
Jane H. Davis ^[2]
Jane Davies^[3]

Marriage
Husband: John Ward
Wife: Jane H. Davis
23 August 1802^[2]
Wife: Jane Davies
23 Feb 1802
Wythe, Virginia, United States ^[3]

Census 1810
John Ward was living in Wythe, Virginia, United States with his wife and children. His household consisted of the following:
1 male under 10
1 male 26 to 44
2 females under 10
1 female 26 to 44 ^[4]

Census 1820 John Ward was living in Wythe, Virginia, United States with his wife and children. Three persons were listed as involved in agriculture. The microfilm indicates he had seven slaves although five of them were under 14. His immediate household consisted of the following: 1 male under 10
1 male between 10 and 16
1 male between 26 and 45
3 females under 10
1 female between 16 and 26
1 female between 26 and 45 ^[5]

Census 1850
Robert N Ward was living in the Sixty Eighth District, Wythe Co., Virginia, United States with his wife, five children, and an older relative. The census shows Jane Ward as male but based on the age this is probably his mother who passed away later that year. He is listed as a farmer with real estate valued at $4000.
Household Role Sex Age Birthplace
Robert N Ward M 45 Virginia
Margaret Ward F 45 Virginia
James Ward M 18 Virginia
Mary Ward F 16 Virginia
Nancy V Ward F 12 Virginia
Elizabeth Ward F 10 Virginia
Ephraim H Ward M 7 Virginia
Jane Ward M 72 Virginia ^[6]

"The following is the family record of John Ward, of Wythe County, Virginia, who was the father of James Ward, transcribed from his own handwriting in his own Bible to the Bible of Emmaline Ward, which was then possessed by Robert Newton Ward of Sugar Grove, Virginia. [Among material sent ... by Paul McGowen.]

John Ward, born Aug. 8, 1779, died July 14, 1836. Married Jenny Davis who was born July 27, 1778, died Sept. 8, 1850, daughter of Robt. Davis, whose wife was Mary Watson.

Children of John and Jennie Ward Robt. Newton Ward, b. Jan. 15, 1805 Polly Ward, b. Nov. 27, 1808 James Ward b. Nov. 16, 1813 Louisa Jane Ward b. July 9, 1817, d. Jan. 9, 1855. (wife of Hugh Spence) Eliza Margaret Ward, b. April 10, 1819"

Sources

• Jean listed in Robert Davis' will. Transcribed Will of Robert Davis

• "Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XRMZ-YPY : 5 December 2014), John Ward and Jane Davies, 23 Feb 1802; citing Wythe, Virginia, reference Page 21; FHL microfilm 34,254.

• "United States Census, 1850," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M8DB-1XQ : 9 November 2014), Jane Ward in household of Robert N Ward, Wythe county, Wythe, Virginia, United States; citing family 804, NARA microfilm publication M432 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).

• Find a Grave, Jane Ward, Memorial# 41498614, Ward Cemetery, Blacklick, Wythe County, Virginia, USA.

• "Virginia Deaths and Burials, 1853-1912," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X5TV-HJN : 12 December 2014), Jane Ward in entry for Jane L. Spence, 09 Jan 1855; citing Wytheville, reference Item 2 p 4 Line 28; FHL microfilm 34,256.

• "Virginia Deaths and Burials, 1853-1912," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XRQ9-ZV6 : 12 December 2014), Jane Ward in entry for William Ward, 03 May 1861; citing Cripple Creek, Wythe, Virginia, reference e 14; FHL microfilm 2,048,587.

• Marie Mills, firsthand knowledge. Click the Changes tab for the details of edits by Marie and others.

• Bible Records of John Ward and Jane H. Davis (Robert and Mary's daughter) https://www.familysearch.org/photos/artifacts/107954474?p=29658360&returnLabel=Robert%20Davis%20(G4MS-KQ1)&returnUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.familysearch.org%2Ftree%2Fperson%2Ffamily%2FG4MS-KQ1

1. ↑ Entered by Marie Mills, Feb 2, 2012
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1} Ward Family History page 16.
3. ↑ ^{3.0 3.1} "Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XRM8-1ZB : 29 January 2020), John Ward, 1802.
4. ↑ "United States Census, 1810," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XH2B-STH : accessed 17 December 2020), John Ward, Wythe, Virginia, United States; citing p. 294, NARA microfilm publication M252 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 71; FHL microfilm 181,431.
5. ↑ "United States Census, 1820," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XHL8-M2J : accessed 17 December 2020), John Ward, Wythe, Virginia, United States; citing p. 227, NARA microfilm publication M33, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 139; FHL microfilm 193,698.
6. ↑ "United States Census, 1850," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M8DB-16Y : 14 December 2020), Robert N Ward, Wythe, Virginia, United States; citing family 804, NARA microfilm publication M432 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).