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Found your website and have started to get back into researching my family tree.

I took several years off due to many things to include being burned out from searching. 

The "Ward" is the branch I'm working on now. Below is what I have so far:

Alexander Ward married Sarah Sheridan on March 21, 1875. Sarah died on 
Sept 22, 1914. They had one child from the information I have - George 
Ward, born on Dec 9, 1975, died on Sept 18, 1953, married Lena Sweitzer 
on Apr 26, 1898. Lena was born on May 17, 1877 and died on May 26, 
1960.
George and Lena had two children - Alfred and Lena May. Alfred was born 
on Aug 26, 1900, died on May 28, 1975, married Laura Lincoln on Jun 15, 
1929. Laura was born on Nov 13, 1903 and died on Oct 7, 1994. Alfred and 
Laura had two children - Richard and Beverly. Richard was born on Apr 8,  
1930 and married Frances Dabrowski on Nov 19, 1955. France was born on 
Oct 16, 1937. They had eight children (information on the children upon 
request). Beverly was born on Jun 14, 1934 and married Ronald Wilber on 
Feb 1, 1957. Ronald was born on Oct 31, 1933 and died on Jun 21, 1994. 
They had four children (information on the children upon request).
Lena May was born on Jan 31, 1899 and died on Jan 15, 1989. Lena May 
married Norbert Strauss and had one son who died 5 days later. Norbert 
Strauss died on Apr 21, 1949. Lena May re-married Charles Planner who 
died on Aug 22, 1952.

Thank you for any assistance and in advance for your help and great 
website. Keep up the great work. Looking forward to hearing from you soon.

Robert Ward, Syracuse, NY, USA robert.ward"at"bms.com 21/9/2006 REF 031-2196

Great site - congratulations.

I am researching Ellen Mary Ward born 01 Apr 1920 in Kings Lynn to mother maiden name Crowe.

Birth certificate unclear so would appreciate any family member (parent, sibling etc) details.

Many thanks and replies to colinchilds1"at"btinternet.com 21/9/2006 REF 030-2196

Jean, jean2131"at"aim.com 21/9/2006 REF 029-2196

Looking for any information on Thomas and Beatrice May Ward, who were living in Folkestone in 1981. Thomas was born 12 Feb 1906 in Birmingham and died in July 1981 in Folkestone and Beatrice May Ward had moved away by 1983.

Beatrice had three children, Rene, Kiki and Yvonne from a previous marriage.

Thomas was a ship's purser in Shanghai and most likely Hong Kong as well.

He worked on the Dover Rail from 1963-1971.

I am looking for anyone who recognises the names Rene, Kiki and Yvonne.

If you have any information, please contact Roberta at robertaward"at"hotmail.com 21/9/2006 REF 027-2196

 Regards, walstorer"at"wanadoo.fr 21/9/2006 REF 026-2196

I last posted on WardAndRelateD in 2004.
Still seeking information on John Ward, born 1884, married 1908, died 1968.
A document I have says:
"Hilda Glover married John Ward, a joiner at the 'Salt house' making ammonium sulphate for export during 1914-18 war.

He was an athlete and footballer who lived with relatives in Woodhouse.

There is a road named after him."

There is a "John Ward Street" in Woodhouse, Yorkshire, but I've been unable to yet confirm if the road was actually named after him, and if so when and why.
Any information on John, and especially his connection to John Ward Street, gratefully received.

A family story says John lived with an aunt Eleanor (who married an undertaker George Waller) after his parents died. 

Evidence suggests he does seem to have lived with George Waller when his parents passed, but that
George actually married Charlotte Ward. 

Charlotte seems not to have been a direct relative of Johns and it is uncertain if or how she was related to John - most likely she was a distant cousin. 

The census says she was born about 1851 in Woodhouse to Thomas and Phebea Ward, and lived in Handsworth in 1871.

By 1881 she was married to George.
Any information on Charlotte and how she was related to my Ward line welcome.

Hilda Glovers family had connections to Bedgreave Mill, and she and John had children,

John (my grandfather, born 1913 in Eckington, buried in Aston),
Francis, Arthur, Bessie, Hilda, Mary Elizbath, Fred and Joyce (who married Mervyn Pillinger).

John Ward senior's parents were Arthur Ward and Phoebe Fox.

Arthur Ward was born 1850, Woodhouse, Sheffield, and died 1891 in Derby. 

He is named variously as a cattle dealer or butcher.  Phoebe Fox lived from 1851 to 1886 and came from Derby. 

Arthur had siblings Walter (born 1841)
Clara (born 1845, married James Brooke)

Bernard (born 1848) and possibly George (born c1840).
Their parents were Daniel Ward and Elizabeth Elliott.

A family story says Bernard Ward had a family in Russia, and an old letter seems to partially confirm this - a daughter of his died in Russia. 
This area of Bernards life remains sketchy however and any more information would be gratefully received.

Daniel Ward was born about 1818, Handsworth, Yorkshire (according to censuses)

He married Elizabeth in 1838 in Sheffield, Yorkshire, and died 1869 in Derby.

He was a cattle dealer and appears to have relocated to Derby sometime in the 1850's.

Elizabeth was born about 1816 around Sheffield.

Daniels father was William Ward, a 'Pig Jobber'. 

Apart from his occupation, nothing is known about William, though he was probably born in the late
1700's around Sheffield.

Any information on this Ward line gratefully received.
Ian Ward, ward"at"goblin-online.net 13/8/2006 REF 024-1386

I have just discovered your website and would be grateful if anyone could supply information on any of the following.

Most of the following are from Liverpool but I believe there are connections to the Isle of Man and
Ireland.

1  James Ward 1805 -
.. +Mary 1806 -
........ 2  Elizabeth Ward 1826 -
........ 2  Esther Ward 1827 ?
........ 2  Mary Ann Ward 1833 -
........ 2  Ann Ward 1833 -
........ 2  Martha Forrester Ward 1837 -
........ 2  Samuel Ward 1841 -
........ 2  James Ward 1828 - 1898
............ +Ann Hughes 1832 -
................... 3  Joseph Ward 1856 -
................... 3  James Ward 1862 -
................... 3  Elizabeth Nelson Ward 1864 -
....................... +Robert Norton 1864 -
................... 3  Mary Jane Ward 1866 -
................... 3  William H Ward 1868 -
................... 3  Ann Ward 1870 -
................... 3  John George Ward 1875 - 1930
....................... +Catherine Jones 1879 -
............................. 4  [1] Elizabeth Nelson Ward 1899 - 1983
................................. +[2] George H Norton 1898 -
............................. 4  Beatrice Ward 1907 - 1982
................................. +George Field - 1937
............................. 4  Cornelius John Ward 1911 - 1966
................................. +Ivy Pearlstone 1916 - 1982
............................. 4  Jack Ward
................................. +Mary

Many thanks, Mandi Ingram ingram.m"at"tiscali.co.uk 13/8/2006 REF 023-1386

Please can any one help?
We are researching my Husbands Grandfathers family of Aston Area of Birmingham.

We know George (real name Gordon) lived with his wife Alice, Nee WOOD born 1916 in Ediunburgh,

at 11 Darwin St, Aston, Birmingham at some point during late 1930's and 1940's.

Later, they moved with their children to Weoley Castle, Aston, Brimingham, and eventually ended up in Churchill Redditch where they both lived out their final years with their Eldest son who is still living in the area.

Other Members of the family moved in and around Redditch and to the next town of Bromsgrove and other members moved back to the Brimingham area. 

We know of links to Weston Supermare for the family, and also that 1 son moved to London where he had an extensive family. 
His 2nd oldest son, my father-in-law, lives in Cheddar, just outside the Gorge.
Our main problem is getting back for Gordon/George born 1914 we are trying to find out who his parents were and if he had any siblings. 

I have also heard of rumours of connections to Wales but have never had any proof of this.

Can any one help us at all?
Many thanks,
Please contact Amanda Ward, wife of Robin Ward, at ajwardcare"at"hotmail.com 13/8/2006 REF 022-1386

Contact me at trevcook"at"skynet.be 16/6/2006 REF 020-1666

Any information about the family of Cecelia Ward, a tailoress, born 1845 in Colchester, Essex would be very welcome.

Cecelia's father was Charles Ward and he was also a tailor.

Cecelia was married on 24 December 1864 to Thomas Proctor, born 1843 in Norfolk.

Many thanks. Email me: dawn.holloway-reeves'at'ntlworld.com 16/3/2006 REF 016-1636

Hi, I am trying to trace the ancestry of Sarah Ann Ward born in 1860 in Leeds.

I know that she married John Frederick Howard and they had a son on the 11th of August 1881 called James Ward Howard and that's about all I do know.
can anyone help?

Please contact stus.mail"at"ntlworld.com Many Thanks 26/2/2006 REF 011-2626

Hi There, I was introduced to this website and am hoping that maybe the brick wall I have hit will dissolve!
I am trying to trace my paternal Grandfather's family, I know that he was born in 1922 in Rogerstone, Wales and that his parents are Percival Louis Ward and Mary Ellen (Helen) Ross, no idea of when they were married or their birthdates.
But I do know my Grandfather Alfred Edwin Ward served in the Australian Army, not sure if he was nationalized or sent over here to serve.
If this rings a bell for anyone or you have found extra information that may help, please contact me on whirlwindfire"at"msn.com and put Ward in the subject box....
 

Many Thanks, Leanne Chambers (nee Ward) 15/1/2006 REF 008-1516
 

I have hit a brick wall.

I am trying to find information about my GGF, William Henry WARD.

William was born in Masbrough, Rotherham, circa 1837-1839.

His wife Sarah Elizabeth HARRISON was born in Tipton, Staffs, 1835, daughter of Edward Harrison who was born 1841 in Tipton, Staffs and was found in the 1861 census living at Henley Grove, Kimberworth, Sarah Elizabeth being 26 years old, with her brothers & sisters Emma, Samuel, Theodore, Edward, Benjamin, Thomas & Eliza.

Due to my elusive GGF, I employed the services of a company to help find him.

The result being that he could not be found on the 1861 census. 

William and Sarah Elizabeth were found on the following census.

1891 census at 25 Midland Road, Kimberworth.

1881 census at 17 Wortley Road, Kimberworth.

1871 census at 9 New Zealand Yard, Bridgegate.