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Verna Vanley Ward, 1885 - 1980
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Verna Vanley Ward was born on 1885, in , New York.
Siblings
Verna had 6 siblings: Fay George Myers, Van Edwin Myers and .
Spouse
Verna married Henry Alfred Ward.
Henry was born on 1884, in , Pennsylvania.
They had 4 children: Henry Gordon Ward and .
Personal Info
Verna lived in 1900, in , New York.
She lived in 1905, in , New York.
She lived in 5 more places.
Death
Verna passed away on 1980, at age 94 in , New York.
She was buried in .
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Verna Ward in U.S. Social Security Death Index (SSDI)
Verna Ward was born on July 22 1885.
Verna lived in Buffalo, New York 14218, USA.
Verna passed away in May 1980, at age 94.
Verna Ward in 1940 United States Federal Census
Verna Ward was born circa 1885, in New York, USA.
Verna married Henry Ward.
Henry was born circa 1884, in Pennsylvania, USA.
They had 2 children: John Ward and Velma Johnson.
Verna lived in 1935, in R, Elk, Pennsylvania.
She lived in 1940, in Clarion RD, Ridgway, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA.
Verna V Ward in 1930 United States Federal Census
Verna married Henry A Ward.
Verna Lee Ward (born Huff), 1923 - 2010
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Verna Lee Ward (born Huff) was born on 1923, in , Montana.
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Verna married George Lawrence Farley on 1942, at age 19 in , Idaho.
George was born on 1923, in , Idaho.
They had 2 sons: Lawrence Irvin Farley and .
They divorced on 1967, in , Idaho.
Personal Info
Verna lived in 1935, in , Oregon.
She lived in 1940, in , Idaho.
She lived in 4 more places.
Death
Verna passed away on 2010, at age 87 in , Idaho.
She was buried in , Idaho.
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Verna Lee Ward in U.S. Social Security Death Index (SSDI)
Verna Lee Ward was born on August 9 1923.
Verna lived in Saint Anthony, Idaho 83445, USA.
Verna passed away on October 23 2010, at age 87.
Verna Lee Ward in BillionGraves
Verna Lee Ward was born on August 9 1923.
Verna passed away on October 23 2010, at age 87.
She was buried in Parker Cemetery, Parker, Idaho, United States.
Verna Luella Ward (born Bare), 1878 - 1974
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Verna Luella Ward (born Bare) was born on 1878, in , Illinois.
Siblings
Verna had 6 siblings: John Abram Bare, Anna May Ward (born Bare) and .
Spouse
Verna married Serenus Marcine Ward on 1899, at age 20 in .
Serenus was born on 1867, in , Illinois.
They had 4 children: Lois Mae Huston (born Ward) and .
Death
Verna passed away of on 1974, at age 95 in , Nebraska.
She was buried in , Nebraska.
Documents of Verna Luella Ward (born Bare)
Verna Luella Ward (born Bare) in Brief History of Jacob Wismer And a Complete Genealogical Family Register
"... Bare, bn. Dec. 15, 1890. V. Mary Wismer, bn. Sept, 22, 1830; died Mar. 13, Luth. No issue. R. Fry, Oct. 8, 1853. He died June 11, 1890. Moved P. Trappe, Pa. Farmer. Children: Luella Bare, bn. Nov. 15, 1878. (VII.) Joseph O. 2, 1855. S. Bare, Nov." 26, 1874. Ch. of Christ. Children bn. Mar. 3, 1882. (VII.) Christian Wismer, bn. Sept. Harriet Kepler, P. Pa. Farmer. Agnes Evaline Bare, bn ..."
Verna Luella Ward (born Bare) in Brief History of Bishop Henry Funck And Other Funk Pioneers, Volume 1 (1899)
"... Mrd. Joseph R. 371 Fry, Oct. 8, 1853. He died June 11, 1890. Moved to 111., VIII. Agnes Evaline Bare, bn. Apr. 8, 1887. 9, 1857. VIII. John Abram Bare, bn. Dec. 6, 1875. VIII. Verna Luella Bare, bn. Nov. 15, 1878. VIII. Joseph O. Bare, bn. Mar. 12, 18S0; died Apr. VII. Henry W. Fry. bn. June 22, 1866. Ch. of Christ. , Pa. S. John, Matilda, Emily, Martha. Josephine, Henry. S. Bare, Nov ..."
Verna Ward in U.S. Social Security Death Index (SSDI)
Verna Ward was born on November 15 1878.
Verna lived in Neligh, Nebraska 68756, USA.
Verna passed away in September 1974, at age 95.
Verna L. Ward in BillionGraves
Verna L. Ward was born in 1878.
Verna passed away in 1974, at age 96.
She was buried in West Cedar Valley Cemetery, Elgin, Nebraska, United States.
Verna WARD (born Stoddart), 1915 - 2009
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Verna WARD (born Stoddart) was born in 1915, in .
Siblings
Verna had 10 siblings: Marion Stuart (born Stoddart), Velma Stoddart and .
Spouse
Verna married Gavin Ward.
They had 6 children: GAVIN KIRKWOOD WARD, Walter Ward and 4 other children.
Personal Info
Verna lived in 1934, in .
Death
Verna passed away on 2009, at age 94 in .
She was buried in .
Verna Irene Ward Bowman, 1935 - 2005
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Verna Irene Ward Bowman was born on 1935.
Spouse
Verna married Unknown Ward.
Personal Info
Verna lived in , Indiana.
Death
Verna passed away on 2005, at age 70 in , Indiana.
She was buried in , Indiana.
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Verna I Ward in U.S. Social Security Death Index (SSDI)
Verna I Ward was born on May 28 1935.
Verna lived in Indianapolis, Indiana 46240, USA.
Verna passed away on July 3 2005, at age 70.
Verna Bowman in 1940 United States Federal Census
Verna Bowman was born circa 1936, in Indiana, USA, to Clarence Bowman and Ruth Bowman.
Verna had 2 siblings: Virginia Bowman and Charles Bowman.
Verna lived in 1940, in Jackson, Fountain, Indiana, USA.
Verna (Vernie) Hibarger (born Ward), 1887 - 1957
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Verna (Vernie) Hibarger (born Ward) was born on 1887, in , California.
Spouse
Verna married Edward Ralph (Ralph) Hibarger.
Edward was born on 1891, in , Illinois.
They had one daughter: Emily McDowell (born Hibarger).
Death
Verna passed away of on 1957, at age 70 in , California.
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Verna E Hibarger in BillionGraves
Verna E Hibarger was born on September 27 1887.
Verna married E Ralph Hibarger.
Verna passed away on November 29 1957, at age 70.
She was buried in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Hollister, California, United States.
Verna Gilmour (born Ward), 1922 - 1974
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Verna Gilmour (born Ward) was born on 1922, in , Oregon.
Spouse
Verna married Walter Francis Gilmour on 1942, at age 19 in , Oregon.
Walter was born on 1917, in , Washington.
They had 3 children.
Death
Verna passed away in 1974, at age 51 in , Alaska.
She was buried in , Alaska.
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Verna Gilmour in U.S. Social Security Death Index (SSDI)
Verna Gilmour was born on August 5 1922.
Verna lived in USA.
Verna passed away in July 1974, at age 51.
Verna Ward, 1890 - 1965
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Verna Ward was born on 1890.
Siblings
Verna had 2 siblings: Una Ward and .
Death
Verna passed away on 1965, at age 75.
She was buried in , Colorado.
Verna Joy NEFF (born WARD), 1934 - 2009
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Verna Joy NEFF (born WARD) was born on 1934.
Spouse
Verna married Leroy George NEFF on 1953, at age 19.
Leroy was born on 1923.
Death
Verna passed away on 2009, at age 75.
Verna Mae Joseph (born Ward), 1943 - 2007
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Verna Mae Joseph (born Ward) was born on 1943, in , Louisiana.
Siblings
Verna had 6 siblings: Bessie Mae Williams (born Ward), Ivory Ward and 4 other siblings.
Spouse
Verna married Otis Joseph.
They had 8 children: Marion Johnson (born Joseph), Pauline Joseph and 6 other children.
Personal Info
Verna lived on 1988, in .
Death
Verna passed away on 2007, at age 64 in , Louisiana.
She was buried in , Louisiana.
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Verna M Joseph in U.S. Social Security Death Index (SSDI)
Verna M Joseph was born on February 6 1943.
Verna lived in Napoleonville, Louisiana 70390, USA.
Verna passed away on March 1 2007, at age 64.
Verna Agnes Lucille Eldridge (born Ward), 1928 - 1980
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Verna Agnes Lucille Eldridge (born Ward) was born on 1928, in , West Virginia.
Siblings
Verna had 3 siblings: William Alexander Ward and .
Spouse
Verna married Albert Alonzo Eldridge on 1950, at age 21 in , West Virginia.
Albert was born on 1929, in , West Virginia.
They had 4 children: Alverna Angelia Eldridge and 3 other children.
Personal Info
Verna lived in 1930, in , West Virginia.
She lived in 1930, in , West Virginia.
She lived in 2 more places.
Death
Verna passed away on 1980, at age 52 in , Virginia.
She was buried in , West Virginia.
Documents of Verna Agnes Lucille Eldridge (born Ward)
Verna Eldridge in U.S. Social Security Death Index (SSDI)
Verna Eldridge was born on August 3 1928.
Verna lived in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia 24986, USA.
Verna passed away in October 1980, at age 52.
Verna C. Ward (born Olszowy), 1906 - 1988
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Verna C. Ward (born Olszowy) was born on 1906, in , Michigan.
Siblings
Verna had 12 siblings: Andrew J. Olsowy, Andrew J. Olsowy and .
Personal Info
Verna lived in 1910, in , Michigan.
She lived in 1920, in , Michigan.
She lived in 3 more places.
Death
Verna passed away on 1988, at age 82 in , Michigan.
She was buried in , Michigan.
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Verna C Ward in U.S. Social Security Death Index (SSDI)
Verna C Ward was born on May 29 1906.
Verna lived in New Baltimore, Michigan 48051, USA.
Verna passed away on September 7 1988, at age 82.
Verna Mable Ward (born Duncan Ward), 1898 - 1991
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Verna Mable Ward (born Duncan Ward) was born on 1898, in , Ohio.
Siblings
Verna had 2 brothers: Chauncey Lewis Duncan and .
Spouse
Verna married James Gober Ward.
James was born in 1895.
They had one son: Gober Glenn Ward.
Personal Info
Verna lived in 1920, in , Oklahoma.
Death
Verna passed away on 1991, at age 92 in , Tennessee.
She was buried in , Oklahoma.
Documents of Verna Mable Ward (born Duncan Ward)
Verna M Ward in U.S. Social Security Death Index (SSDI)
Verna M Ward was born on June 12 1898.
Verna lived in USA.
Verna passed away on January 30 1991, at age 92.
Verna Irene Schubbe (born Ward), 1908 - 2002
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Verna Irene Schubbe (born Ward) was born on 1908, in , Minnesota.
Siblings
Verna had 4 siblings: Lilah Bernice Schubbe (born Ward) and .
Spouse
Verna married Arnold John "Pat" Schubbe.
Arnold was born on 1903, in , Minnesota.
They had one child.
Personal Info
Verna lived in 1920, in , Minnesota.
She lived in 1920, in , Minnesota.
She lived in 4 more places.
Death
Verna passed away on 2002, at age 94 in , Minnesota.
She was buried in .
Documents of Verna Irene Schubbe (born Ward)
Verna I Schubbe in U.S. Social Security Death Index (SSDI)
Verna I Schubbe was born on April 29 1908.
Verna lived in Pemberton, Minnesota 56078, USA.
Verna passed away on May 22 2002, at age 94.
Verna I Schubbe in 1930 United States Federal Census
Verna married Arnold Schubbe.
Verna Schubbe in 1940 United States Federal Census
Verna Schubbe was born circa 1909, in Minnesota, USA.
Verna married Arnold J Schubbe.
Arnold was born circa 1904, in Minnesota, USA.
They had one son: Darrell Schubbe.
Verna lived in 1935, in Same House - Township No 4, Beauford Twp, Blue Earth, Minnesota, USA.
She lived in 1940, in Township No 4, Beauford Twp, Blue Earth, Minnesota, USA.
Verna Hazel Folkes (born Ward), 1917 - 2013
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Verna Hazel Folkes (born Ward) was born on 1917, in .
Siblings
Verna had 6 siblings: Lenora Irene Rix (born Ward), Wesley George Ward and .
Spouse
Verna married Reginald Gordon Folkes on 1946, at age 28 in .
Reginald was born on 1911, in .
They had 2 children.
Personal Info
Verna lived in 1921, in .
She lived in 1921, in .
Death
Verna passed away on 2013, at age 96 in .
She was buried in .
Verna Kidd Ward in The Albany Herald - July 8 1981
Newspaper Name Index, USA, Canada, and Australia"... on the Nat- Creek. Traveling the farthest distance to the reunion were Mr. and Mrs. John Collier and children of Gainesville. Va. The oldest family member attending was Mrs. Verna Kidd Ward of Columbus, and the youngest was Angle Snow of Chickamauga Those attending were Mr. and Mrs N D Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Kidd, Mr and Mrs. Bill Kidd and Mrs. ..."
Publication place: Albany, Dougherty County, Georgia, United States
Verna Ward in Middlesboro Daily News - May 5 1973
Newspaper Name Index, USA, Canada, and Australia"... was born August 27, nt Woodbine, Ky., daughter of the lato Paul and Mary Tuggle Hammond of Whitley County. sric was of llie faith. Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Verna Ward of Pineville, Mrs. Goldie Turnor of Norwood, Ohio. Mrs. Nannie Valentine and Mrs. Slusher of Straight two sons, Walter Hubbard of Straight and Willie Mason of Loveland, Ohio; 28 grandchildren, ..."
Publication place: Middlesboro, Bell County, Kentucky, United States
Verna Pease Ward in Lewiston Evening Journal - May 9 1932
Newspaper Name Index, USA, Canada, and Australia"... Sunday nt JIrs. Jack- son's undo L. I 1 ot East and .Mrs. C. W. Barker spent lhe weekend ln Portland and Miss ls the lionso guest of .Mrs. Verna Pease Ward of Portsmouth, N. II. UNCLE JOURNAL BEDTIME By HOWARD IL GARIS l l llie Burn CHARLES FLIM il tied From Pago Olio ter Jerolman Mrs John Fitzgerald by JIrs. Helen ..."
Publication place: Lewiston, Androscoggin County, Maine, United States
Verna A. Ward in Bangor Daily News - Oct 25 1990
Newspaper Name Index, USA, Canada, and Australia"... and Isabel Jackson of Belfast to Susan F. Weinz of Chatham, Mass., property at 8 Jackson Ave., Geoffrey O. and Gregory S. Wight of Belfast to Russell J. and Verna A. Ward of Belfast, property on Lincolnville Avenue, Camden National Bank of Belfast to Starker Services of Los Gatos, Calif., property on Pearl Street., Philip J. and Irene S. Lane of Belfast ..."
Publication place: Bangor, Penobscot County, Maine, United States
Verna Vanley Ward (born Myers), 1885 - 1980
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Verna married Henry, Alfred Ward.
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Verna Mae Wright (born Ward), 1906 - 1999
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Verna Virginia Ward, 1943 - 2006
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Verna Cecil Bollinger (born Ward), 1898 - 1988
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Verna Goff Ward, 1877 - 1962
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Verna Goff Ward, died 1962
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Verna Ward
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Verna Ward, died 1950
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FREEVerna I Ward, 1917 - 2008
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Verna I Ward was born on August 25 1917.
Death
Verna passed away on February 28 2008, at age 90.
She was buried in Bethel Cemetery, Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States.
Verna L. Ward, 1912 - 2001
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Verna L. Ward was born on September 5 1912.
Spouse
Verna married George S. Ward.
Death
Verna passed away on September 21 2001, at age 89.
She was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Columbia Falls, Montana, United States.
Verna M Ward, 1923 - 2005
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Verna M Ward was born on March 25 1923.
Death
Verna passed away on September 8 2005, at age 82.
She was buried in Oakdale Memorial Park, Glendora, California, United States.
Verna N. Ward, 1930 - 2018
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Verna N. Ward was born in 1930.
Spouse
Verna married Floyd E. Ward on November 5 1949, at age 19.
Death
Verna passed away in 2018, at age 88.
She was buried in Elm Grove Cemetery, Steam Mill, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Verna H Ward, 1913 - 1996
New Jersey Death Index, 1920-1929, 1949-2017Verna Maud Ward, 1896 - 1973
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Verna married William Andrew Jackson Polk.
Verna then married Arthur Wood Patterson.
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Vena Estella Ward (born Cox), 1888 - 1965
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Verna N. Choate (born Ward), 1864 - 1917
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Verna Caroline Ward (born Love), 1878 - 1948
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Verna W WARD, Circa 1895 - 1964
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Verna had one brother: Harold Ellwood WARD.
Spouse
Verna married David R JONES.
They had one daughter: Mary Phyllis JONES.
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Verna Maude WARD, 1896 - 1973
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Verna married William Jackson (Willie) POLK.
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Verna Maude WARD, 1896 - 1973
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Verna married William Jackson (Willie) POLK.
Death
Verna Wilson Ward, 1903 - 1984
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Verna M. Ward, 1932 - 1970
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Spouse
Ervin married Verna M. Ward.
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Verna Mae Ward, born Circa 1941
1950 United States Federal CensusBirth
Verna Mae Ward was born circa 1941, in United States, to Omer Ward and Grace Ward.
Siblings
Verna had 6 siblings: Wayne Ward, Merle Ward, Clara Ward, Norman Ward, Irine Ward and William H Ward.
Personal Info
Verna lived in In a Small School.
She lived on April 1 1950, in 1/4 Mi in a Small School, Findley Township, Douglas, Missouri, United States.
Verna J Ward, born Circa 1946
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Verna J Ward was born circa 1946, in Missouri, United States, to Ben Ward and Alice E Ward.
Siblings
Verna had 6 siblings: Donald Ward, Kathleen Ward, Patsy R Ward, Carolyn S Ward, Judy F Ward and Harold W Ward.
Personal Info
Verna lived in Block 30.
She lived on April 1 1950, in Block 30, Matthews, New Madrid, Missouri, United States.
Verna D Ward, born Circa 1939
1950 United States Federal CensusBirth
Verna D Ward was born circa 1939, in California, United States, to Vernon V Ward and Mabel Ward.
Siblings
Verna had 5 siblings: Frank P Ward, De Wayne A Ward, Elaine E Ward, Rex V Ward and Robert D Ward.
Personal Info
Verna lived in Lassen Ave.
She lived on April 1 1950, in Lassen Ave, Chico Vecino, Butte, California, United States.
Verna J Ward, born Circa 1944
1950 United States Federal CensusBirth
Verna J Ward was born circa 1944, in Texas, United States, to Terrell J Ward and Lucy A Ward.
Siblings
Verna had 5 sisters: Lucy M Ward, Johnnie M Ward, Catherine Ward, Terry J Ward and Joyce A Ward.
Personal Info
Verna lived in Fountain Street Proceeding South from Holmes Rd.
He lived on April 1 1950, in 8018 Fountain Street Proceeding South from Holmes Rd, Harris, Texas, United States.
Verna M Ward, born Circa 1927
1940 United States Federal CensusBirth
Verna M Ward was born circa 1927, in North Carolina, USA, to Jerry Ward and Hattie Ward.
Siblings
Verna had 6 siblings: Della M Ward, Willie Ward, Jerry Jr Ward, Cora L Ward, Albert L Ward and Louise H Ward.
Personal Info
Verna lived in 1935, in Same House - No 7, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA.
She lived in 1940, in No 7, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA.
Verna Ward, born Circa 1921
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Verna Ward was born circa 1921, in Arkansas, USA, to John Ward and Susan Ward.
Siblings
Verna had 5 brothers: Carroll Ward, Dorcas Ward, Lenard Ward, George Ward and Luther Ward.
Personal Info
Verna lived in 1935, in R, Arkansas.
He lived in 1940, in 153, White, Polk, Arkansas, USA.
Verna Ward, born Circa 1913
1940 United States Federal CensusBirth
Verna Ward was born circa 1913, in Kentucky, USA, to Bish Ward and Martha Ward.
Siblings
Verna had 5 siblings: Lee Ward, Bish Jr Ward, Elna Ward, Edith Ward and Ashley Ward.
Personal Info
Verna lived in 1935, in Same House - Right Fork Greasy Creek, Magisterial District No 6, Johnson, Kentucky, USA.
She lived in 1940, in Right Fork Greasy Creek, Magisterial District No 6, Johnson, Kentucky, USA.
Verna Ward, born Circa 1939
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Verna Ward was born circa 1939, in Ohio, USA, to Stanley Ward and Alma Ward.
Siblings
Verna had 3 siblings: Vincent Ward, Wilda Ward and Shirley Ward.
Personal Info
Verna lived in 1940, in Miami Twp, Logan, Ohio, USA.
Verna Carroll Ward, born 1899
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Verna C. Ward, born 1898
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Verna Ward, born 1920
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Verna Gertrude Ward, born 1925
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Verna Simmons, born 1936
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Verna Ward (Wilson), born 1924
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Verna Ward was born in 1924, to Isiah Ward and Vergie Stanaford.
Spouse
Verna married Floyd Wilson on February 24 1939, at age 15 in Washington.
Verna Ward, born Circa 1909
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Verna H Ward, born Circa 1917
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Verna had one sibling: Laura J Ward.
Verna Ward, born Circa 1920
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Verna Ward, born Circa 1908
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