Birth Announcement: Alisa Ward (Daughter of Paul Ward) Schwinn and Ken Schwinn had a baby boy! Douglas Alexander Schwinn, born February 15, 2017 in San Diego. This is their 2nd child, the 1st being Julianne Claire Schwinn who was born July 30, 2012. Congratulations!
Obituary: Doris Gladys Eagan passed away on February 19, 2017 at age 92. Doris was the daughter of Dora Gladys Ward and Charles Eagan. Doris married Bryan Bailey and they had 2 children - Neal Bailey and Karen Bailey Armstrong.
Obituary: James (Jim) Daniel Ward passed away on September 3, 2017 at age 84 of congestive heart failure. Jim was the son of Daniel Thomas Ward and Mary Indiana Daniels. Jim is survived by his son Victor and 3 grandchildren.
Obituary: Edna Irene (Eagan) Gray was born January 23, 1940, to Charles Edwin Eagan and Gladys (Ward) Eagan in Denver, Colorado. Edna passed away in Alva, Oklahoma, April 1, 2019, after a lengthy battle with cancer. Edna was the youngest of four children.
Married: Russell Ward married Clarivette Ortiz-Pacheco Bosch on January 14, 2018 in Las Vegas, NV. They reside in Bountiful, UT. Read the details on Facebook.
Recent Contribution (2020 and 2021): Paul Ward sent in copies of original homestead documents of Daniel R. Ward and Elizabeth J. Cartmell. Steven Ward sent updates of his immediate family for the Direct Descendants DR Ward chart.
Jerry Ward sent numerous photos from recent family gatherings. Mike Gray sent a few family photos.
Obituary: Doris Gladys Eagan passed away on February 19, 2017 at age 92. Doris was the daughter of Dora Gladys Ward and Charles Eagan. Doris married Bryan Bailey and they had 2 children - Neal Bailey and Karen Bailey Armstrong.
Obituary: James (Jim) Daniel Ward passed away on September 3, 2017 at age 84 of congestive heart failure. Jim was the son of Daniel Thomas Ward and Mary Indiana Daniels. Jim is survived by his son Victor and 3 grandchildren.
Obituary: Edna Irene (Eagan) Gray was born January 23, 1940, to Charles Edwin Eagan and Gladys (Ward) Eagan in Denver, Colorado. Edna passed away in Alva, Oklahoma, April 1, 2019, after a lengthy battle with cancer. Edna was the youngest of four children.
Married: Russell Ward married Clarivette Ortiz-Pacheco Bosch on January 14, 2018 in Las Vegas, NV. They reside in Bountiful, UT. Read the details on Facebook.
Recent Contribution (2020 and 2021): Paul Ward sent in copies of original homestead documents of Daniel R. Ward and Elizabeth J. Cartmell. Steven Ward sent updates of his immediate family for the Direct Descendants DR Ward chart.
Jerry Ward sent numerous photos from recent family gatherings. Mike Gray sent a few family photos.
Ward Coat of Arms/Family Crest
The ancestors of the Ward family migrated to England following the Norman Conquest of 1066. The surname Ward is for a guard having derived from the Old English word ward, meaning guardian or watchman. The oldest public record of the surname dates to 1176 (Wikipedia).
The original coat of arms was born by Sir John Warde of Surrey, at the siege of Calais in 1345. It is one of the most ancient of all "arms" on record.
The ancestors of the Ward family migrated to England following the Norman Conquest of 1066. The surname Ward is for a guard having derived from the Old English word ward, meaning guardian or watchman. The oldest public record of the surname dates to 1176 (Wikipedia).
The original coat of arms was born by Sir John Warde of Surrey, at the siege of Calais in 1345. It is one of the most ancient of all "arms" on record.
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Russell Ward With Niece Grace
Welcome to our happy family! Please enjoy this site and come back for periodic updates. The focus of this genealogy is on the Ward's in TX and the Panhandle of OK starting around 1900 until now. This site is created and maintained by Russell Ward (son of Damon Earl Ward, grandson of Damon Rodolph Ward, great grandson of...you get the picture!). Email me (or visit my Facebook page) if you have questions, comments or anything to contribute. russward12@gmail.com Facebook
This website would not be possible if it were not for the inspiration and contributions from family members: Ralph Ward, Gene Eagan, Jerry Ward, Loretta Eagan Rinaberger, Neal Bailey, Bob Ward and Paul Ward. Others have contributed as well. Thank you!
Our Family Story Starts Here - Daniel David Ward marries Elizabeth Cartmell
Daniel David Ward born: December. 18, 1854 in Sevier, County, Arkansas
died: Jan. 7, 1929 in Dalhart, TX
Elizabeth Jane Cartmell Ward born: September 13, 1857 in Ellis County, TX
died: March 19, 1940 in Dalhart, TX
Elizabeth and D.D. had six children (five girls and one boy - see family picture below) including Daniel Rodolph Ward
died: Jan. 7, 1929 in Dalhart, TX
Elizabeth Jane Cartmell Ward born: September 13, 1857 in Ellis County, TX
died: March 19, 1940 in Dalhart, TX
Elizabeth and D.D. had six children (five girls and one boy - see family picture below) including Daniel Rodolph Ward
Pictures of Daniel David Ward and Family
| Elizabeth Jane Cartmell was born in Ellis County, Texas - attached is a copy of 1860 census of Ellis county listing Elizabeth Jane with her brother William and mother Elizabeth Jane Ellis Cartmell (lines 19-21). Found on Ancestry.com and submitted by Bill Boydstun. |
| 1994 Letter written by Vida May Randel Ringo commenting on Cartmell Family History |
Daniel "Dolph" Rodolph Ward marries Dora Fannie Boydstun - 1903
Daniel "Dolph" Rodolph Ward born: December 14, 1876 in Johnson Co, TX
died: January 5, 1965 in Englewood, CO
Dora Fannie Boydstun born: October 18, 1883
died: March 13, 1962 in Denver, CO
Click Here to read "Dolph's" Memoirs Part One written in 1956
Click Here to read "Dolph's" Memoirs Part Two. 2 files = 15 pages
| Dolph's Letter Commenting on the Ward Family History |
| Personal Letter from DR Ward to Son Homer Ward (submitted by Neal Bailey) |
DR & Fannie have seven children
