PERRY WARD(1867-1925) GENERATION.
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PERRY WARD(1867-1925) PICTURE. s/o Old Eli Ward and Clara Tucker, 1st md Susie Seiber, d/o Philip and Melviney Tucker Seiber. He 2nd md Margaret Marlow. 3rd wife; Mary Channie Bunch(Oct. 18, 1879-December 1940)., d/o Lish Channie and Elizabeth (Betts) Bunch Patterson Byrge. I have been told that Perry Ward is in the Picture of RR crew below. Tennessee RR Crew 1913. PICTURE Mary Channie Bunch PICTURE. Mary Channie Bunch PICTURE. REFERENCES; WARD, PERRY-Perry Ward(top) BURRESS-SEIBER-Susie Seiber(4c9). PHILLIPS,JOHN-Perry Ward(5a2) ELI WARD-Perry Ward(11). BUNCH-MCKAMEY-Mary Channie Bunch(1b2) OLD CHARLES PHILLIPS-Perry WARD(2b2)
PERRY AND 1ST WIFE SUSIE CHILDREN: || (1) Eli Ward || PERRY AND MARGARET CHILDREN: (2) (3) (4). || (2) Walter Ward. |||| (3) Lewis Ward. || || (4) Boyd Ward. || PERRY AND MARY CHANNIE BUNCH CHILDREN: (5) to (16). || (5) Mike Ward. |||| (6) Thomas Ward. || || (7) Leemon(LM), Ward. |||| (8) Paris(RP) Ward. || || (9) Charlie Ward. |||| (10) Johnny Ward. || || (11) Lonas Ward. |||| (12) Pearl Ward. || || (13) Dorthy Ward. |||| (14) Susie Ward. || || (15) Luther Ward. ||
PERRY WARD (1867-1925). PICTURE. The blood line of Perry Ward can be traced back to his grandparents who are Henry Loveday(1800-1841?) and Rachel Ward(1811-1870): Rachel is the daughter of Benjamin Ward Jr. Rachel Ward Kennedy Tackett Thompson is buried in the Carroll-Adkins Cemetery with two of her husbands; Martin Kennedy and John Tackett one mile up Beech Fork Creek from New River.
Eli(Loveday)Ward(1831-1897) is the s/o Henry Loveday and Rachel Ward, and the father of Perry Ward. Eli had brothers named William and Dukey Ward, and ½ brothers; Sterling, Martin Jr and Lorenza(Ell) Kennedy; Also Mike and Ike Tackett; Also John R Thompson. || PERRY WARD CEMETERY || PERRY WARD CHILDREN CONTINUED ....................... (1) Eli Ward(1890/1919) Perry Ward and Susie had one child named Eli, and divorced. Eli md Maggie Bunch(1890/1938). CHILDREN: Perry, Dana and Susie. Eli and Maggie are buried in Bunch Cem. REFERENCES; SEE, WARD, PERRY-Eli Ward(1). SEE, BURRESS-SEIBER-Eli Ward(4c9a). SEE, PHILLIPS,JOHN-Eli Ward(5a2a) SEE, ELI WARD-Eli Ward(11a). SEE, BUNCH-MCKAMEY-Mary Channie Bunch(1b2) SEE, OLD CHARLES PHILLIPS-Eli WARD(2b2a) SEE WARD, Benjamin SR-(2g5a2a) Eli Ward. SEE, BYRGE, Wm Billy-(3a3) Maggie BUNCH ........................................ (1a) Perry Ward, s/o Eli and Maggie. no information. REFERENCES; WARD, PERRY-Perry Ward(1a). BURRESS-SEIBER-Perry Ward(4c10a1). ......................................... (1b) Susie Ward, d/o Eli and Maggie(1911/1927) buried Bunch Cemetery. ......................................... (1c) Dana Ward, s/o Eli md 1st Effie Bunch. CHILDREN;Harvey Lee, Larry(Doobie), Jerry, Pat, Genieve. Dana 2nd md Jane ?; Jane and Dana lived at Oak Ridge. REFERENCES; WARD, PERRY-Dana Ward(1c). BURRESS-SEIBER-Rev Dana Ward(4c9a2).
3/6/1892, Perry Ward md 2nd to Margaret Marlow. Margaret and CHILDREN: Walter, Lewis and Boyd.
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(2) Walter Ward(1892-1936), died of a gunshot wound, buried in Byrge Cemetery. FAMILY LEGEND: Bob Bunch married Pearl Ward, Walter's sister; Walter and Bob Bunch were making Moonshine whiskey, One day in a drunken state of mind they got in an argument and were struggling with a pistol, which discharged into Walters stomach; Walter died about a week later from the gunshot. According to statements from family members Walter made peace with God on his deathbed, and died telling his brothers not to blame Bob. REFERENCES; WARD, PERRY-Walter Ward(2).
PERRY WARD CHILDREN CONTINUED .................................... (3) Lewis Ward (1894/1914), died of a stomach disorder and buried in the Byrge Cemetery.
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(4) Boyd Ward(b/1896), buried in Riverview Cem, at Smokey Junction.
7/9/1898, Perry md 3rd to Mary Channie Bunch; Mary & Perry had eleven children.
PERRY WARD CHILDREN CONTINUED ........................................ (5) Mike Ward(1900/1971) and 2nd wife Gertie Overton had nine children; Thelma, Alma, Betty, John, William, Mike Jr., Fred, Luther and Lois. Mike and Gertie lived one mile below Shea. Mike worked for the Tn RR Track Crew; Mike & Gertie buried at Beech Fork Church. John Ward(1932-1995)s/o Mike md Artie Kennedy, d/o Rans + Tinsie. John buried in CC Mem Gardens. Artie 2nd md Leoda Byrge s/o John.
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(6) Thomas Ward(1902-1931) PICTURE. md Lou Burress(1898-1988) CHILDREN: Glenna, who md Claude Harness. Thomas settled at Smokey Junction. Lou 2nd md Johnnie? Lowe, Lou was d/o Alferd and Saffrona BURRESS. Thomas & Lou buried in Riverview Cemetery, Smokey JCT. Glennis WARD. PICTURE. THOMAS WARD. PICTURE. Nerva and Lou BURRESS PICTURE. REFERENCES; KEATHLEY, WM-(6c1) CLAUDE ERNEST4 HARNESS(b. 1921). BURRESS SEIBER-(2g3o) Lou C. BURRESS WARD, PERRY-(6) Thomas Ward. PHILLIPS, JOHN-(5a2f) Thomas WARD.
(6a) Glennis Ward d/o Thomas and Lou. married Claude Earnest Harness(b/1921), s/o Joseph Burn Harness. Claude and Glennis lived at Smokey Jct and later moved to South Bend Indiana. CHILDREN; Roy Curtis Harness(1946). Rodney Kevin Harness(b/1948). ........................................... (6a1) Roy Curtis Harness(b/1946), md Carol__? CHILDREN. Jennifer(b1967). Tonya(b/1969). ......................................... (6a2) Rodney Kevin Harness(b/1948). s/o Claude and Glennis, md Gail__?(b/1950), CHILDREN; Dona(1969), Gabrial(b/1971), Joseph(b/1973). ......................... PERRY WARD CHILDREN CONTINUED .......................... (7) Leeman Matthew Ward(1904/1981) PICTURE. 1st md Silvania Kennedy CHILDREN: Janice. Leeman 2nd md Mary Nickols CHILDREN: William (Bill) and Leeman Jr. Leeman and Third wife Ruth Hamilton had no children. Leeman and Mary Ward lived and worked in Dunkirk Indiana at Indiana Glass; Later Mary died and Leeman Retired. Mary and Leeman Ward buried in Dunkirk IN. WARD Charley Leeman Perry Carroll. According to Dana Ward; Leeman was married to Vanie Marlow they had one child named Janice. Janice 1st md Joe Hudson(1918-1948) from Dunkirk Indiana. Joe and Janice moved to New River; Joe was killed in a mining accident. Joe is buried in the Rosedale Cemetery.
PERRY WARD CHILDREN CONTINUED (8) Robert Paris Ward(1906/1963), 1st md Roxie Burress(1900/1955), CHILDREN: Wanda J, Wilma J, Henry(H C), and Harvey. Roxie is buried at smokey Jct., beside her mother and father, Mode and Serrelda Burress. Paris Ward 2nd md Winnie Duncan, CHILDREN; Paris Jr., Rickey Nelson, Dottie and Raymond T. Paris lived in the Beech Fork Area and worked for the Tennessee RR Section Crew. Paris(RP), buried in Beech Fork Church Cem. Roxie Burress(1900/1955), PICTURE (8) Robert Paris Ward(1906/1963), PICTURE WARD ROBERT PARIS PICTURE Ward Group Picture. WARD Luther Charley Lonas Paris PICTURE. Winnie Ward PICTURE. Paris and Winnie Ward PICTURE. Paris Ward PICTURE. Paris Ward PICTURE. Winnie Ward PICTURE. REFERENCES: BURRESS-SEIBER-Roxie Burress(2g3b2) WARD, ELI-Robert Paris Ward(11h) PERRY WARD-(8) Paris(RP) Ward. DUNCAN, BENJAMIN-(9b9b2) Roxie Burress. PARIS6 AND ROXIE WARD CHILDREN (8a) to (8d). || Wanda J, WARD |||| Wilma J, WARD || || Henry(H C), WARD |||| ...Harvey WARD || PARIS6 AND WINNIE WARD CHILDREN (8e) to (8h). || Paris Jr. WARD |||| Dottie WARD || || Rickey Nelson WARD |||| Raymond T. WARD || ......................................... (8a) Wanda Jean7 Ward. PICTURE/ NOTES; (Caryville, TN), md Lewis McKamey, s/o Jessie and Everee Burress McKamey. CHILDREN; Mildred, Jeff, Jo Ann, Mourna, Johnny, Audry, Tim. WARD Group WARD Group Picture .................................. (8b) Wilma7 Ward . PICTURE. NOTES; (Caryville TN), md Jimmy Ray Kennedy(1942-1986), Jimmy is buried in Byrge Cem. CHILDREN; James, Robert, David, Ronnie, Rose, Becky. ................................. (8c) Henry Charles(HC)7 Ward(b-1939). PICTURE. NOTES; (Caryville TN), 1st md Shirenia Phillips, d/o Rev Link and Stella Phillips. CHILDREN; Charles, Stella Fay and Tommy. Henry7 2nd md Ella Bumbalough, d/o Audie and Reba Foster Bumbalough, from Sparta TN. WARD Group WARD Henry 2003 REFERENCES; PHILLIPS, CHARLES-(1g3a4f) Shirenia PHILLIPS MARLOW, THOMAS-(1c1d6) Shirenia PHILLIPS. WARD, ELI-(3a4f) Shirenia PHILLIPS. WARD, ELI-(11h3) Henry WARD. BURRESS-SEIBER-Roxie BURRESS (2g3b2) PERRY WARD-(8c) Henry Ward. DUNCAN, BENJAMIN-(2g3b2) Roxie BURRESS ............................... (8c1) Charles8 Ward(b/1960). PICTURE. NOTES; (Caryville TN) md Monica Gainey(divorced), d/o Harry & Elane Gainey from Harford City IN). CHILDREN; Charlie(b/1980), Andrew (b/1985). Monica Charley Andrew ............................... (8c2) Stella Fay8 Ward(b/1961). NOTES; (Lockport NY), 1st md Rick Hatton from Hartford City IN(divorced); 2nd md Jerry Way from Idaho(divorced). FAY'S CHILDREN: Allen Hatton Way(b/1979), Stephanie Nichole Way (b/1988). ................................... (8c3) Tommy8 Ward(b/1964). PICTURE. NOTES; (Caryville TN) md Stacy Bozar(Portland IN) (divorced). CHILDREN; Lindsey (b/1992), Lincoln(b/1993). ............................. (8d) Harvey7 Ward. PICTURE. NOTES; (Caryville TN). md Mary McKamey, d/o Jessie and Everee Burress McKamey; Harvey and Mary divorced. CHILDREN; Harvey JR, Robert, Greg. WARD Group ............................... WINNIE AND PARIS6 CHILDREN: ............................... (8e) Paris7 Ward Jr. PICTURE. NOTES; (Lafollette, TN) not married. ............................... (8f) Dottie7 Ward. PICTURE. NOTES; (Caryville, TN) md Tim Williams. CHILDREN; Adam, Al, Eric. .................................... (8g) Raymond Timothy Ward, NOTES; died of Leukemia as infant, buried in Beech Fork Cemetery. .................................... (8h) Ricky Nelson WARD NOTES; died of Leukemia as infant, buried in Beech Fork Cemetery.
PERRY WARD CHILDREN CONTINUED (9) Charlie Ward(1904/1977) PICTURE. s/o Perry and Mary, 1st md Mary Mason. CHILDREN; R.P(Robert Paris), Thomas, L.M., Clifton, Charles, Maxine, Ruth, Margaret. Charlie and Mary lived at Shea. Charlie worked for the Tennessee RR Section Crew. Charlie 2nd md Nora Cross and settled at Royal Blue. Charlie and Mary, buried in Riverview Cemetery, Smokey Junction. Nora is still living. Charlie, Leemon WARD; Perry CARROLL PICTURE REFERENCES; WARD, ELI-Charlie Ward(11i) SEE PERRY WARD-(8h) Charlie Ward. CHARLIE AND MARY CHILDREN (9a) to (9h). .......................... (9a) R.P(Robert Paris) WARD, s/o Charlie and Mary, md Kattie Kennedy, d/o Mart. ......................... (9b) Thomas WARD s/o Charlie and Mary md Lorene Seiber, d/o Mit. ................... (9c) L.M WARD 5/20/1937-5/27/1975) PICTURE s/o Charlie and Mary, md Aline MCKamey(12/15/1937-2/25/1973), d/o Jessie and Everee. CHILDREN; Jerry, Tim, Chris, Luke, Debbie, Edith Rose. L.M. was electrocuted in the mines on Caryville MT. L.M. and Aline buried in Beech Fork Cemetery. REFERENCES; BURRESS-SEIBER-Allene McKamey(2g1c3e) WARD, ELI-L.M. Ward(11i3) .......................... (9d) Clifton WARD, s/o Charlie and Mary. .......................... (9e) Charles WARD s/o Charlie and Mary. ......................... (9f) Maxine WARD d/o Charlie and Mary. ........................ (9g) Ruth WARD d/o Charlie and Mary. ........................ (9h) Margaret WARD d/o Charlie and Mary, md Waymond Burress.
PERRY WARD CHILDREN CONTINUED. (10) Johnny Ward (1911) is buried at Riverview Cemetery at Smokey Junction.
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(11) Lonas Ward (1913/1974) PICTURE. 1st wife, Perlia Mae Byrge buried at Byrge Cemetery. Lonas's 2nd wife was Mary Osborn, d/o Sarah Davis Kennedy, Sarah was last wife of John Kennedy. Lonas and Mary lived around Shea and later settled at Dunkirk Indiana. When Lonas died he was brought back and buried in Beech Fork Cemetery. Mary spent the rest of her life in Dunkirk and was buried there in 1997; Lonas and Mary's children: Lonnie and Arlin. PICTURE-WARD Luther Charley Lonas Paris REFERENCES; WARD, PERRY-Lonas Ward(11). BURRESS-SEIBER-Susie Seiber(4c9). PHILLIPS,JOHN-Perry Ward(5a2k) ELI WARD-Lonas Ward(11k). BUNCH-MCKAMEY-Mary Channie Bunch(1b2) OLD CHARLES PHILLIPS-Lonas WARD(2b2k) DAVIS RJ-(5g7) Mary Osborn. BENJAMIN WARD(2g7h7) Sarah DAVIS. BENJAMIN WARD (2g7f10) Mary Osborn.
PERRY WARD CHILDREN CONTINUED (12) Pearl Ward (1915/1976), married Robert (Bob) Bunch, their children: Leslie, English, Mary, Sammy, Moses, Robert, James, Rita, Elizabeth, Catherine and Roxie. Pearl and Bob lived around Shea, later at Jackboro and Lafollette; They are buried at Beech Fork Church.
PERRY WARD CHILDREN CONTINUED ........................... (13) Dorthy Ward (1917/1988), PICTURE. married Freeman Burress, their children: Norman (Sherl), Don and Ray. Dorthy and Freeman lived on New River at Shea TN, later moved to Dunkirk Indiana. Dorthy and Freeman buried in Dunkirk, IN. REFERENCES; BURRESS SEIBER-(2g1a) Richard BURRESS DORTHY AND FREEMAN CHILDREN (A) (B) (C) ............. (A)Norman (Sherl) Burress(b/12/22/1935) Jacksboro Tn; md 1st Ina May McCowan; 2nd md Gwendolyn Lee Trumbo(b/11/17/1937) d/o Adrain and Susie (Swathwood) Trumbo. NORMAN AND LEE CHILDREN. ............. Cheryl Joyce Burress (b/9/10/1962) Jay Co IN; md on 8/2/1984 John Shirley Potter .............. Cathy Ann Burress (b/5/5/1956) Jay Co IN; Md on 10/16/1976, Gary Gillette. ............. Norman Duane Burress (b/8/11/1959) Jay Co IN; md Jane potter and Walletta Grogg- Patterson. ............ Audie Dean Burress (b/6/29/1964) Jay Co IN; md on 6/7/1986 Angie Inman. ............. (B) Ray Burress (1940? -1980?) Ray was mentally retarded and lived with parents in Dunkirk IN. Ray is buried in Dunkirk Ind., Cemetery. ............. (C) Don Burress (b/1941?) is married with family(Dunkirk IN)
PERRY WARD CHILDREN CONTINUED .......... (14) Susie Ward (b/1920), is buried beside mother and father, at Lowe Gap on Bootjack Mt.
PERRY WARD CHILDREN CONTINUED (15) Luther Ward (1920/1981), PICTURE. married five times but had no children. Luther and last wife Mary adopted two named Mark and Jody. Luther settled in Dunkirk, Indiana and is buried there. WARD Luther Charley Lonas Paris


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