Michael Ward Jr & First Wife

Sally’s 4-great Grandparents:

Michael Ward Jr ca 1715 – 1772 | parents
& first wife | parents
& ca 1763 Frusan Perry? | parents
of Hertford Co, North Carolina

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Michael Ward Jr executors in 1772 were William Cordin Ward & Jacob Perry

Children of Michael Ward Jr and unknown wife:
1. Thomas Ward ca 1736 – will Bertie Co 1796
married Pharaby Hill ca 1740 – 1813
2. William Cordin Ward – d 1779/82
married Mary
perhaps others

Bertie County Tax List 1757
Cullen Pollock’s list James Ward 2 wh males, 2 bl males, 1bl fe = 5
Henry Hunter’s list Phillip Ward 2 taxable.
William Wynns’ list Michael Ward Jur., John Smith sheers – 2
Jos. Jordan’s list Luke Ward -1; Rich. Ward -1

Wm Murfree’s tax Receipt book, Hertford Co, NC 1768-1770 trans by R P Fouts
Michael Ward . . . . .
1769 to five Taxes @ 10/6 . . . 3 13 6
1770 to five do @ 7/4 . . . . 2 18 8

George Ward
1770 to 1 tax ………… —- 7 4

1779 Tax List of Hertford Co, NC by Raymond A Winslow, Jr. NCGSJ Nov 1994
District #5
Fruson Ward
300 acres Land; 1 slave; 1 horse and 13 cattle; money, money at interest = 4143 pds 14 1
Willis Ward
100 acres Land; 1 horse = 363 pds
William Ward
700 acres Land; 3 slaves 10/40; 3 do 5/10; 1 do under 5; 4 horses; 11 Cattle; money and notes
= 9336 pds 11 0

1782 Tax List of Hertford Co, NC transcribed by Sally M Koestler from the film of original
District #5
Mary Ward
700 acres Land; 5 Negroes 1/10 or 50 up; 4 do 40/50 or 10/16; 4 do 16/40; 4 horses; 14 cattle
Fruzan Ward
300 acres Land; 1 Negroe 40/50; 2 horses; 14 cattle

1784 Tax List of Hertford Co, NC [Capt William Outlaw’s Company]
Freezan Ward 300 acres Hertford Co 1 fp
Isaac W Ward 125 acres Hertford Co 1 fp 3 bp

1790 Tax List of Hertford Co
Isaac Hill Ward 1 w male over 16; 1 m under 16; 3 females; 9 slaves

1747 G 143 William Blith to Michael Ward Oct 28, 1747. 23¬£ for 200 acres on SW side Quonckson Swamp adj. John Bush at ES Cabin Branch adj. William Freeman “..part of a patent to him the said William Blith for Five hundred and Sixty acres of Land March the Eleventh day in the year 1740…” Wit: Robert Droughan, Michael Ward, Jun., Roger Badgett. Aug Court 1746.

1749 Michael Ward Jun from Wm Bush G 240
William Bush to Michael Ward, Jun, Oct 20, 1749, 7¬£ for 210 A. “…William Bush heir of John Bush late of Bertie deceased…” land on WS Quoyokason Run. By patent to the late John Bush dated March 9, 1717/18 “Quitrent preceding the 29th day of Sep 1747 & since only excepted…” Wit: J. Wynns, William Hooker, Ann Reasons, Nov. Ct. 1749 John Lovick CC

1750 Mitchell Ward from Alexander Cannady G 563
Alexander Kennedy to Mitchell Ward, Jun. Nov. 20, 1750, 17£ 10 sh. for 200 A. land adj. Robert Badgett. Part of a patent granted Elexaner Kanaday for 640 A. April 6, 1745. Wit: John Smith, Thomas Ward, James Droughon. Aug Ct 1753.

1750 Michael Ward from Wm Perry G564
William Perry to Michael Ward, Jun, yeoman March 16, 1750/51 20¬£ + 100 barrels of merchantable Tarr for 300 A. land on Chinkopen Neck adj. Holey Branch to Pelt’s Path, Aron Askew, Benjamin Wynns. Wit: Stephen Hooker, James McClohon, John Smith, May Ct 1753. Samuel Ormes CC

1757 H 437 Micheal Ward, Jun to Richard Ward Feb 7, 1757 30£, for 200 A being part of a patent to Alexander Kennedy April 6, 1745. The plantation whereon Thomas Ward now resides adj William Colthred, William Freeman, at Cabin Branch, Patience Warren at Quayoccasion Road, William Wood. Wit: Geo Barlow, James Boon; July Ct 1757 Benj Wynns c/c

1757 K 46 Richard Ward of Bertie Co to Thomas Ward of same. 7 Feb 1757. 50¬£ proclamation. 300 acres (messuage) which was part of William Blythe’s survey & where sd Richard Ward now lives, joining Quiakason Swamp, Outlaw, Sawyer, Jones former land, John Ward. Wit: George Barlow, James Boon. Apr. Ct 1761. CC Benjn. Wynns.

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Sally’s 5-great Grandparents:

Michael Ward ca 1695 – aft 1758 | parents
& Ann Freeman bef 1700 -| parents
of Bertie County, North Carolina

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Children of Michael Ward and Ann Freeman:
1. Michael Ward Jr -will proved Feb 1772 Hertford Co, NC

2. James Ward – died 1780 Bertie Co, NC
married 1st. Nancy Brown
a. Penelope Ward
married 1773 John Clifton
married 1782 Andrew Cock 1740 – 1822
married 2nd. Martha Cherry will signed Nov 1, 1815, Prov. 1818 Bertie Co
she married 2nd Solomon Freeman died 1888
3. Richard Ward
sold his Bertie land in 1757 and Possibly removed to Carteret Co where a Richard Ward patented 60 acres next to his old field in 1760
4. Thomas Ward ca 1720

Possible parents! 27 Feb 1694/95 Administration of the Estate of Richard Stibell Ordered to be Committed to James Ward and Hannah, his wife, relict of the said Richard Stibell being nearest of kin. James Fisher, Wm Charleton, Thomas Clark & Wm Brethell . . . . . appoint to appraise the same. Christopher Butler & Jno Foster assume & undertake on behalf of the said Ward 100, for the performance.

Possible grandparent! 1674 Richard Bennett left to (a) Michael Ward 1000# tobacco in his Nansemond Co, VA will be written 3-15-1674 and proved 8-3-1676.

1696 James Ward was on the Grand Jury p262.

1714 Michael, Ann & Hannah Ward were witnesses in Norfolk Co, VA to the will of John Graham.

1717 On 14 April Michael Ward was a witness in Chowan Co to the letter of attorney of Bethia Garrett to her son Thomas Garrett Jr to acknowledge the sale of land to Walter Draughan. Deed Book B #1 Chowan Co, NC p421

1718 Chowan Co. Deed Book B #1 p607 Thomas Garrett. Sr of Chowan Prect. and Bethia his wife to William Freeman of the same Prect. 10 July 1718 80 £ sterling 250 acres on the south side of Katherine Creek swamp joining Walter Draughan near ye fork of a branch known as Cypress branch, Michael Brinkley and the sd creek swamp all houses, Orchards, etc. part of a patent for 500 acres dated 15 May 1697 Wit: Thomas Garrett, Jr; Michael Ward; John Goodwin Rec. 11 Nov 1718

1718 Chowan Co. Deed Book B #1 p608 William Freeman of Chowan Prect. & Mary his wife to Michael Ward (res. not given) 11 July 1718 40 Pounds sterling 100 acres more or less on the south side of Katherine Creek swamp near Hickory Neck, joining a branch, the sd Freeman, the said Ward, & Walter Draughan part of a patent for 500 acres dated 15 May 1697 Wit: Thomas Garrett, Jr; John Goodwin; Thomas Garrett, Sr. Rec. 11 Nov 1718

1719 Norfolk Co Ct order 5-17-1719 William Freeman and wife Mary of Chowan Co, NC convey to William Perkins of the WBER land in Norfolk Co adj. to said river and to Francis Hodges and Thomas Freeman.

1731 Chowan Co. Deed Book B #2 p659 12-20-1731 Michael Ward bought 250 ac between the head of Catherine Cr Swamp and Warrick Swamp in Chowan from John Arline of Albemarle.

1733 8-3-1733 Thomas Hyter, King et al Chief man of the Chowan Indians, 200 ac to Michael Ward on Catherine Creek Wit: John Freeman, Hobert Hicks, (NCReg 2-609)

1740 3-1-1740 Michael Ward of Chowan and Ann his wife conveyed to Thomas Walton Jr. of same 350 ac in Indian Neck on the westward side of a creek called Catherine’s This 350 ac being part of two deeds to Michael Ward from the Chowan Indians, one for 200 ac (8-4-1731) and the other for 600 ac (11-7-1734)

1740 3-1-1740 Michael Ward of Chowan and Ann his wife to William Bly of Bertie a tract of 100 ac on the south side of Catherin Creek to a mulberry tree standing in the place where Michael Ward and Wm Freeman did live adjacent to Walter Draughn. Wit: John Parker, John Champion.

1741 F 417 William Bly of Chowan Co. to John Perry. Nov 23, 1741, 40 sh. for 200 acres on NES Quoyokason Swamp. Adj. Perry, Part of a patent granted William Bly March 10, 1740. Wit: Michael Ward, James Jones, Nicholas Perry. May court 1743.

1743 F 456 William Bly, yeoman of Chowan Co to Michael Ward, yeoman May 9, 1743. 120¬£ for 300 acres on NS Quoyakason Swamp. adj. —— Outlaw, —- Perry, Part of the patent to Bly dated March 10, 1740. Wit: Nicholas Perry, Jacob Perry, James Jones. May Court 1743. Henry Delon C/C

1747 G 143 William Blith to Michael Ward Oct 28, 1747. 23¬£ for 200 acres on SW side Quonckson Swamp adj. John Bush at ES Cabin Branch adj. William Freeman “..part of a patent to him the said William Blith for Five hundred and Sixty acres of Land March the Eleventh day in the year 1740…” Wit: Robert Droughan, Michael Ward, Jun., Roger Badgett. Aug Court 1746.

1749 G 260 Michael Ward to Roger Badgett. Dec 27, 1749. 28£ for 100 acres on SS Quiockson Swamp at Cabin Branch. and Crooked Branch. Wit: John Droughan, Robert Droughan, John Outlaw. Feb Ct. 1749.

1756 H 371 Michael Ward, Sen & wife Ann to Richard Ward, yeoman, 4 Sept 1756 Deed of Gift 300 A for taking care of both of us as long as we both shall live. adj. Kail, Wells. Wit: John Kail, Martha Spivey, William Colthred, Oct Ct 1756.

1757 H 437 Micheal Ward, Jun to Richard Ward Feb 7, 1757 30£, for 200 A being part of a patent to Alexander Kennedy April 6, 1745. The plantation whereon Thomas Ward now resides adj William Colthred, William Freeman, at Cabin Branch, Patience Warren at Quayoccasion Road, William Wood. Wit: Geo Barlow, James Boon; July Ct 1757 Benj Wynns c/c

1757 H 442 Michael Ward to James Ward (son of Michael) July 9, 1757. 30£ for 100 acres on NS Quayoccason Swamp. adj. Ralph Outlaw. Wit: George Barlow, Thomas Ward. July Ct 1757.

1757 I 7 Richard Ward of Bertie Co to George Barlow of same. 27 Jul 1757. 30£ proclamation. 200 acres (messuage) where Richard Ward now dwells, which was part of a patent to Alexander Kenaday 6 Apr 1745, joining William Colthred, William Freeman, Cabin Branch, Patience Warren, William Ward. Wit: Joseph Perry, Thos. Smith, Oct Ct. 1757. CC Benjn. Wynns.

1757 K 46 Richard Ward of Bertie Co to Thomas Ward of same. 7 Feb 1757. 50¬£ proclamation. 300 acres (messuage) which was part of William Blythe’s survey & where sd Richard Ward now lives, joining Quiakason Swamp, Outlaw, Sawyer, Jones former land, John Ward. Wit: George Barlow, James Boon. Apr. Ct 1761. CC Benjn. Wynns.

1758, 24 Oct Bertie Co Court. Ordered that Michael Ward, a very aged Person be Recommended to the assembly as an object of Charity in order to be Exempt from Paying Taxes.

1762 K 156 Edmund Hodgson merchant of Hertford Co to William Cale of Bertie Co. 12 Mar 1762. 25¬£ proclamation. By an agreement with George Barlow dec’d late of Hertford Co. Sd. Hodgson to have land in Bertie & Hertford which sd Barlow had title to except 1 plantation called Honey Creek. Thus to Cale: 200 acres (messuage) which Richard Ward sold to sd Barlow 27 July 1757, joining William Colthred, William Freeman, Cabin Branch, Patience Warren, Quooyocason Road, William Wood. Wit: Archibald McNeale, Ralph Outlaw. Jul Ct 1762. CC John Johnston

Bertie County Tax List 1757
Cullen Pollock’s list James Ward 2 wh males, 2 bl males, 1bl fe = 5
Henry Hunter’s list Phillip Ward 2 taxable.
William Wynns’ list Michael Ward Jur., John Smith sheers – 2
Jos. Jordan’s list Luke Ward -1; Rich. Ward -1

Chowan Co — Ward, Thomas Oct 16, 1750, July Ct 1751. Wife and Executrix: Christian. Son: Michael, the shop plantation. Wit. William Wright. Hardy & Joseph Hurdle (CC James Craven)

SS 887 1749-1794—627 (230) Michael Ward inventory. Bartie Co. Taken 10 May 1753 by Wm Wynns adm. attested May Ct 1753 before Benjamin Wynns CC

 

Bertie Precinct Deed Index:
Year Grantee Grantor Book&Page
1729 Ward, John from James Murray et w C 156
James Murray & wife Elisabeth to John Ward Nov 10, 1729, 6 £ for 100 A Fork of Casay Swamp at Whattom Swamp adj. Samuel Preston. Wit: Thomas Brigman, Thomas Quick. Nov Ct 1729 Thomas Crew DCC
John Ward from Owen Mackdaniel D 185
Owen McDaniel to John Ward Aug 17, 1734, 17£ 10 sh for 320 A on NS Flatt Swamp Part of a patent granted Martin Crowman Oct 16, 1729, adj John Butler. Wit: John Harrill, Isaac Harrill. May Ct 1735 John Wynns DCC
1733 Thomas Ward from Thomas Kirby D 245
Note deed defaced. The previous page missing. Begins…Feb 1725 (This is probably a patent date.
March 4, 1733/34 … Land on NS Pottecasi Creek at Thomas Drake’s corner. Wit: Arthur Williams, jurat, William Person, S. Peacock, Feb Ct 1735. John Wynns DCC
1735 Daniel Ward from John Barfield F 29
John Barfield to David Ward Oct 16, 1735, 20 £ for 125 A on Wattom at Huckleberry Branch adj. Richard Hines, Nathan Rowland at Cashy Swamp. Wit: William Whitfield, Edward Roberts, John Jenkins. NC Ct Oct 16, 1735. W. Smith, CJ
1741 Thomas Ward from Robert Edwards F 293
Robert Edwards to Thomas Ward Aug 28, 1741, 30¬£ for 100 A on NS “Panter Swamp” adj. Moab Williams and Cross Branch. Part of patent formerly granted Robert Edwards bearing date Feb 1, 1725. Wit: J. Dew, Joseph Ward, Nov. Ct 1741
Thomas Ward from Robert Edwards F 294
Robert Edwards, Sen to Thomas Ward 6 Aug 1741 20£ for 350 A. in Little Creek at pasture Branch. Part of patent formerly granted Timothy Higns March 1, 1719. Wit: John Dew, jurat, John Worrell. Nov Ct 1741 Benjamin Hill CC
1742 Michael Ward from John Williams F 362
John Williams, cooper, to Michaell Ward Aug 7, 1742. 25 £ for 100 A on NS Quiockison Swamp adj. Alexander Cannaday. wit: Edward Williams, Benjamin Wynns. Aug Ct 1742.
1743 Michael Ward from William Bly F 456
William Bly, yeoman of Chowan Co to Michael Ward, yeoman May 9, 1743. 120¬£ for 300 acres on NS Quoyakason Swamp. adj. —— Outlaw, —- Perry, Part of the patent to Bly dated March 10, 1740. Wit: Nicholas Perry, Jacob Perry, James Jones. May Court 1743. Henry Delon C/C
1747 Michael Ward from William Blith G 143
William Blith to Michael Ward Oct 28, 1747. 23¬£ for 200 acres on SW side Quonckson Swamp adj. John Bush at ES Cablan Branch adj. William Freeman “..part of a patent to him the said William Blith for Five hundred and Sixty acres of Land March the Eleventh day in the year 1740…” Wit: Robert Droughan, Michael Ward, Jun., Roger Badgett. Aug Court 1746.
1749 Michael Ward Jun from Wm Bush G 240
William Bush to Michael Ward, Jun, Oct 20, 1749, 7¬£ for 210 A. “…William Bush heir of John Bush late of Bertie deceased…” land on WS Quoyokason Run. By patent to the late John Bush dated March 9, 1717/18 “Quitrent preceding the 29th day of Sep 1747 & since only excepted…” Wit: J. Wynns, William Hooker, Ann Reasons, Nov. Ct. 1749 John Lovick CC
1749 Roger Badgett from Michael Ward G 260
Michael Ward to Roger Badgett. Dec 27, 1749. 28£ for 100 acres on SS Quiockson Swamp at Cabin Branch. and Crooked Branch. Wit: John Droughan, Robert Droughan, John Outlaw. Feb Ct. 1749.
1750 Mitchell Ward from Alexander Cannady G 563
Alexander Kennedy to Mitchell Ward, Jun. Nov. 20, 1750, 17£ 10 sh. for 200 A. land adj. Robert Badgett. Part of a patent granted Elexaner Kanaday for 640 A. April 6, 1745. Wit: John Smith, Thomas Ward, James Droughon. Aug Ct 1753.
1750 Michael Ward from Wm Perry G564
William Perry to Michael Ward, Jun, yeoman March 16, 1750/51 20¬£ + 100 barrels of merchantable Tarr for 300 A. land on Chinkopen Neck adj. Holey Branch to Pelt’s Path, Aron Askew, Benjamin Wynns. Wit: Stephen Hooker, James McClohon, John Smith, May Ct 1753. Samuel Ormes CC
1753 Philip Ward from Wm Ward H243
Philip Ward from Wm Ward H 3
William Ward of Tyrrell County to Phillip Ward 7 May 1753 20¬£ for 640 A. Land on NS Moratuck River adj. Clark’s corner, George Clark, “to a green on Charlton’s line”, William Charlton. On the SW branch of Roquist. Wit: William Hooks, Thomas Hooks, James Ward Nov Ct 1753
1752 James Ward from Alexander Kennaday H 147
Alexander Kennedy [Kennaday, Kinad] Sen. to James Ward 30 Oct 1752. .10 sh for 200 A. on SS Quayakason? Swamp at Cashi? Road to Cabin Branch. Part of a Patent to Alex. Kennedy for 640 A. dated 1745. Wit: Thomas Ward, Mitchell Wingate, James Droughan. Feb Ct 1755
1755 John Ward from Wm Bentley H 165
18 April 1755. 15 pds for 100 A on NS Sypros Krick adj Ann Benley “so that a hundred acres are to be square when laid off by a surveyor.” Wit: Richard Tomlinson, Thomas Price. Apr Ct 1755.
1753 John Ward from Wm Wood H 243
15 Mar 1753 Matthew Spivey to William Wood 20 pds for 200 acres on ES Quicason Swamp adj John Perry, William Bline[?] Wit: Thomas Baker, Joseph Barradail. Oct Ct 1755 c/c “Memorandum that I Wm. Wood. . . do this day assign the above and within deed to John Ward . . .13th day of Dec 1753. . .” Wit: William Wynns, Joseph Watford. Jan Ct 1756
1756 Richard Ward from Michael Ward H 371
1757 Richard Ward from Michael Ward H 437
1757 James Ward from Michael Ward H 440, 442
1757 James Ward from John Sowell H 447
1757 James Ward from John Ward I 12, I 13
Luke Ward from Wm Bentley H 441
1761 Thomas Ward from Joseph Barradil K 41
1757 Thomas Ward from Richard Ward K 46
1761 John Ward from Wm Cowand K 169
1762 Michael Ward from Michael Collins K 205
1763 James Ward from Autho Filgo K 336
1776 Philip Jr Ward from Philip Ward Sr M 290
1779 Thomas Ward from Hardy Hunter M 410
1780 Daniel Ward from Wm Jordon M 472
1780 Thomas Ward from Thomas Hughes M 482
1782 Michael Ward from Thomas Ward M568
1785 Thomas Ward from R Caswell (Gov) Grant M 115
1786 Thomas Ward from ” ” N 144
1785 James Ward from ” ” N164, N 169
1786 Thomas Ward from Michael Ward O 47
1789 Isaac Hill Ward from Jacob Perry P29
1789 James Ward from Joseph Watford P96
1788 Thomas Ward from Jas Campbell P160
1788 Thomas Ward from Wm Bryant P184
1792 Samuel Ward from Wm Hobbs Tamay P268, P269
1792 James Ward from Josiah Perry P384
1792 Thomas Ward from Demsey Baker et als Q24
1795 James et als Ward from Comm-of Colerain R275
1797 ” Ward from Jacob Outlaw R328
1797 ” Ward from John Campbell R372
1798 Isaac Hill Ward from Wright Outlaw R483
1794 Thomas Ward from Rd Speight G R372
1795 James Ward from M328

Richard Ward, did he remove to Carteret Co, NC?

Grandchildren of Michael Ward and wife Ann:

the following are not necessarily connected but are garnered from Bertie records

Children of Michael Ward Jr
1. ?Thomas Ward
2. William Cordin Ward

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James Ward ca 1717 – 1780 | parents
& ca 1755 Nancy Brown ca 1740 – ca 1775 | parents
& 2nd ca 1775 Martha Cherry d 1818 | parents
& Solomon Freeman d 1788 | parents
of Bertie Co NC

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James Ward -died 1780 Bertie Co, NC
married 1st. ca 1755 Nancy Brown ca 1740 – before 1775
http://www.mdnestor.com/cock/cock1.html
married 2nd. Martha Cherry will sign Nov 1, 1815, prove 1818 Bertie Co
she married 2nd Solomon Freeman died 1888

James Ward & Nancy Brown had:
1. Penelope Ward
married 1773 John Clifton d. bef 1782
Bertie marriage bonds: Thos. Ward and Joshua Freeman bondsmen

James Ward died in 1780 and Martha Cherry had:
Executors: friends William Cherry & Solomon Cherry
Wit: James Sowell, Jr, George Jornagan Hodum, Jr, Ekratim Jenkins

Martha Cherry Ward Freeman’s will 1815, proved Aug 1818.
Daughters: Susanna Nicholls, Winifred Spivey, Silvia Ward, and Sarah Williford, son James Freeman and daughter Martha McGlaughon, grand-daughter Martha T Spivey, grandson James Ward (son of Joshua and Silvia) grand-son Hosea Newson, grand-son Wm. Dunning, son James, and Geo. McGlaughon Exrs. Test: Irvin Jenkins, Elizabeth Jenkins.

1. Winefred (Winnie) Ward
married 17 Dec 1794, William Spivey
Bertie marriage bonds: Bm. Jonathan Spivey
a. Martha T Spivey bef 1 Nov 1815 –
2. Susanna Ward
married 7 Aug 1792 James Nusome (Newsome)
Bertie marriage bonds: Bm. Jacob Garrett
a. Hosea Newsome bef. 1 Nov 1815 –
married bef 1 Nov 1815 Mr. Nicholls
3. Silvia Ward 1780 – 28 May 1829
married ca 19 May 1797 1st Joshua Ward
Bertie marriage bonds: Bm.William P Hardy
a. Martha F. Ward 6 March 1798 –
married William Etheridge  d ca Jan 1837 [2nd wife]
b. James Ward 5 Feb 1800 – 9 Jan 1823
?married Mary Russell [dau of Mary Freeman & James V. Russell
granddaughter of Hardy Freeman & Senith Hunter (Carl Freeman)
c. Thomas Ward 3 Dec 1803 – 9 Oct 1806 dy
d. Thomas Jefferson Ward 4 March 1807 –
e. Benjamin Ward 27 July 1811 –
f Mary Pharaby Ward 27 May 1813 Bertie Co NC – 24 July 1850 Union Parish LA
married in NC 27 Aug 1835 Iredell S Jordan 22 Jan 1806 Bertie – 23 Apr 1844 Dallas Co AL
son of James and Mary Jordan
g. Susanna Ward 29 March 1816 –
married Dallas Co AL 1 Dec 1844 Edmond D King

married 20 May 1823 2nd James Ward 1770 – 1843
James Ward’s family Bible

James Ward’s widow Martha Cherry & Solomon Freeman:
1. Sarah Freeman ca 1784 – aft Nov 1839
married 1st Redding Dunning died 1809
a. William Dunning ca 1808 –
married bef 1811 Richard Williford of Bertie Co
a. Sarah F Williford
married David L McGlohon ca 1812 – 1865 Cross Co, AK
2. James Freeman ca 1786 – 16 Feb 1842
married Martha Watford (dau of William & Elizabeth of Colerain)
3. Martha Freeman ca 1788 (after her father’s death) – aft. Nov 1839
married bef 1 Nov 1815 George McGloughon
married bef Nov 1839 John Moore (removed to Tenn.)

Feb Term 1809 Bertie Co.Estate of Redding Dunning mentions wife Sarah, Wm. Dunning an infant, only heirs. Negroes Hanner, Selah, Zilpha. Lewis.
At the estate sale were Silvia Ward, James Freeman, siblings of Sarah Freeman Dunning.
1811 Negro woman Hanner to Sally Williford, formerly wife of Reddin Dunnin, Dec’d.
1823 Gdn of Wm. Dunning, orphan of Readin, Dec’d – R. Williford.
1828 Richard Williford, gdn of Wm. Dunning, an orphan.
1829 Petition for the dower of Sarah Dunning made through her Atty Wm. Cherry.
All of the above came from “loose papers” of probate records on film in archives at Raleigh.
Joyce Britt Dunning

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Thomas Ward ca 1720 – | parents
of Bertie Co

?Children of Thomas Ward??
I. Phillip Ward (will pro. Feb Ct 1777) and his wife Mary died 1800 had:
Executors: son George Ward and friend George Kittrell
Wit: George Clements, Mary Green, William Anderson
She married 2nd Henry Speller by 1780
1. George Ward bef 1751 died before 11 Feb 1794
2. Sarah Ward bef 1753- died before 11 Feb 1794
married Anderson
3. Philip Ward ca bef 1755 – removed to Duplin Co.
married bef May 1779 Hannah?
Father deeded him land on 9 Apr 1776; sold land in May 1779
sold his rights to his father’s estate to Henry Spellar 1 Jan 1780
4. Michael Ward bef 1756
5. Elizabeth Ward bef 1757 – died before 11 Feb 1794
married bef 1788 a Swain dec’ bef Feb 1788
6. Daniel Ward bef 1759 has wife bef Nov 1785 Ferebe ?
bought land in Feb 1780 M-472;
gave it back in Aug 1780; sells land 9 Nov 1785
7. William Ward bef 1767 removed to Duplin Co
sold his rights to his father’s estate to Henry Spellar 1 Jan 1780
8. Millicent Ward bef 1769
married bef Feb 1788 Silas Belote
9. James Ward ca 1767
married 21 Nov 1795 Sarah Swain
sells land in Feb 1788
10. Mary Ward bef 1773
married 6 Nov 1787 Richard Swain

I think this man is possibly a grandson
II. Thomas Ward wrote will 23 Mar 1790 Bertie Co – prob May Ct 1790
wife Anne [Nancy] died in 1810
brother-in-law Robert Hendry;
Wit: Joshua Evans, Penelope [x] Evans, Herbert Pritchard
land located on the Chowan River
adj. Luke White, James Wilson, Josiah Holley (names of children similar to Philip’s list)
1. Mary Ward
2. Milley Ward
3. George Ward
married 6 Nov 1804 Ann (Nancy) Oxley
4. Thomas Ward
petition to divide estate Feb 1810
5. William Ward
6. James Ward ca 1889 –
still a minor in 1810
7. Nancy Ward
8. Sarah Ward
9. Betsy Ward

Thomas Ward with Margaret Asbell
1. Aaron Asbell ca 1747 –
2. James Asbell ca 1750 –
3. Charity Asbell ca 1760 – [could be Stephen Kater’s child]

Bertie County Court Records [abstract by transcribed by Weynette Parks Haun]
In July 1761 Aaron Asbell, son of Margaret Asbell was bound as an apprentice to Thomas Ward to be taught the business of a cooper [ vol II page 84] [543-278]
In Aug 1764 James Asbell orphan of Margaret Asbell about the age of fourteen was bound until age 21 to Thomas Ward to learn the trade of a house carpenter.
[vol III page 25[ [676-350]
In June 1766 Charity Asbell orphan of Margert Asbell aged about six years of age be bound as an apprentice to Stephen Kater until she is of age [vol III page 43] [734-385]

note: this has to be the Thomas Ward connected with Margaret Asbell [he would be an Uncle of my Thomas Ward who was not born until after 1742 —not included on the 1757 tax list.
DNA has shown these Asbell’s to be the same as that of Thomas Ward.

Who are these people?

Benjamin Ward Inventory Jan 26, 1785, by Rachel Ward-she married 2nd Nottingham Munk or Monk, Hill Ward was one of the buyers at the estate sale. Nancy Ward died by Nov. 1786-her estate was divided amongst Mrs. Rachel Munk, Jonathan Kittrell, and Elizabeth Kittrell.

Jordon Ward & Hanah Ward, 6 Dec 1798; Richard (X) Swain Bm. Bertie Co

Timothy Ward & Martha Watson 11 Oct 1787: Stephen Outterbridge, Bm. Bertie Co.