Loretta Alma Ward

Loretta Alma Ward

Female 1878 - 1946  (68 years)

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  • Name Loretta Alma Ward 
    Born 15 Sep 1878  Stanton, Montcalm, Michigan, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Female 
    Census 3 Jun 1880  Edmore, Montcalm, Michigan, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    • Living next to daughter Mary Jane and her husband Henry Mitchell
    • Role: Witness
    Residence 31 May 1895  West Branch, Ogemaw, Michigan, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Census 15 Apr 1940  Chippewa, Chippewa, Michigan, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Name Alma Ward 
    Name Loretta Alma King 
    _AMTID 372223153351:1030:171372097 
    _FSFTID LDP9-NL9 
    _UID CCC0605F495A469AAA18DCC6886C5CEA6C87 
    Died 18 Dec 1946  Strongs, Chippewa, Michigan, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I62  My Genealogy
    Last Modified 4 Aug 2021 

    Father Francis M. Ward,   b. 1833, Ohio, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Between 1883 and 18 May 1886  (Age 50 years) 
    Mother Mary Elizabeth DeFord,   b. Between 3 Jun 1837 and 31 May 1840, Indiana, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Aft 14 Oct 1909  (Age > 72 years) 
    Marriage License 22 Jun 1858  Elkhart, Elkhart, Indiana, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Married 11 Jul 1858  Elkhart, Elkhart, Indiana, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 3
    Census 25 Jul 1860  Harrison Township, Elkhart, Indiana, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Census 28 Jul 1870  Concord Township, Elkhart, Indiana, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Residence 1869–1873  Concord Township, Elkhart, Indiana, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Census 3 Jun 1880  Edmore, Montcalm, Michigan, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    • Living next to daughter Mary Jane and her husband Henry Mitchell
    Family ID F141  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 Truman Edward King,   b. 19 Jul 1866, Portland, Ionia, Michigan, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 27 Sep 1937, Strongs, Chippewa, Michigan, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 71 years) 
    Married 9 Jan 1898  Forest Township, Missaukee, Michigan, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Census 22 Jun 1900  Superior Township, Chippewa, Michigan, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • Renting their home.

      James King living in the household.

      Most likely a family member of Truman, possibly a brother. However, I have some doubt because of the 20 year age difference.
    Census 18 May 1910  Superior Township, Chippewa, Michigan, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Census 7 Jan 1920  Chippewa, Chippewa, Michigan, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Census 15 Apr 1930  Chippewa, Chippewa, Michigan, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Residence 15 Apr 1935  Chippewa, Chippewa, Michigan, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Ethel Lavina King,   b. 10 Mar 1899, Superior Township, Chippewa, Michigan, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 19 May 1998, Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 99 years)
     2. Alva Eugene King,   b. 2 Nov 1900, Superior Township, Chippewa, Michigan, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 22 Apr 1985, Strongs, Chippewa, Michigan, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 84 years)
     3. Albert J. King,   b. 1901, Michigan, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     4. Mae Arla King,   b. 25 May 1903, Superior Township, Chippewa, Michigan, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 7 Jul 1994, Atlanta, Montmorency, Michigan, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 91 years)
     5. King,   b. 20 Mar 1905, Strongs, Chippewa, Michigan, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 27 Mar 1905, Strongs, Chippewa, Michigan, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 0 years)
     6. Julia J. King,   b. 1906, Sault Ste. Marie, Chippewa, Michigan, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 18 Aug 1980, Sault Ste. Marie, Chippewa, Michigan, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 74 years)
     7. John Truman King,   b. Abt 1908, Strongs, Chippewa, Michigan, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     8. Elmer King,   b. 20 Mar 1910, Michigan, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 28 Jul 1915, Superior Township, Chippewa, Michigan, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 5 years)
     9. Rosetta Gertrude King,   b. 27 Dec 1912, Strongs, Chippewa, Michigan, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 22 Jan 2018, Manistee, Manistee, Michigan, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 105 years)
     10. Williard Chester King,   b. 4 Feb 1917, Strongs, Chippewa, Michigan, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 15 Oct 1997, Clinton Township, Oscoda, Michigan, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 80 years)
     11. Katherine C. King,   b. 24 Aug 1920, Strongs, Chippewa, Michigan, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 5 Oct 1986, Newberry, Luce, Michigan, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 66 years)
    Last Modified 18 Sep 2021 
    Family ID F22  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 2 Lawrence Clayton McKenzie,   b. 12 Sep 1899, Atlanta, Montmorency, Michigan, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1 May 1976, Alpena, Alpena, Michigan, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 76 years) 
    Married 2 Sep 1944  Strongs, Chippewa, Michigan, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Last Modified 18 Sep 2021 
    Family ID F1741  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 3 Robert F. Conaway,   b. 6 Oct 1871, Indiana, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 25 Dec 1962, Mobile, Mobile, Alabama, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 91 years) 
    Married 30 May 1895  Forest Township, Missaukee, Michigan, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    Divorced Between 1 Jun 1895 and 31 Dec 1895  Michigan, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Last Modified 18 Sep 2021 
    Family ID F2543  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 15 Sep 1878 - Stanton, Montcalm, Michigan, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 3 Jun 1880 - Edmore, Montcalm, Michigan, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 30 May 1895 - Forest Township, Missaukee, Michigan, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 31 May 1895 - West Branch, Ogemaw, Michigan, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDivorced - Between 1 Jun 1895 and 31 Dec 1895 - Michigan, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 9 Jan 1898 - Forest Township, Missaukee, Michigan, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 22 Jun 1900 - Superior Township, Chippewa, Michigan, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 18 May 1910 - Superior Township, Chippewa, Michigan, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 7 Jan 1920 - Chippewa, Chippewa, Michigan, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 15 Apr 1930 - Chippewa, Chippewa, Michigan, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 15 Apr 1935 - Chippewa, Chippewa, Michigan, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 15 Apr 1940 - Chippewa, Chippewa, Michigan, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 2 Sep 1944 - Strongs, Chippewa, Michigan, United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 18 Dec 1946 - Strongs, Chippewa, Michigan, United States Link to Google Earth
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    Pin Legend  : Address       : Location       : City/Town       : County/Shire       : State/Province       : Country       : Not Set

  • Photos
    Loretta (Ward) King McKenzie
    Loretta (Ward) King McKenzie

  • Sources 
    1. [S353] Census - US Federal Population Census - 1880 - Michigan, Montcalm County, Edmore, Montcalm County, Michigan; 239; 12; Dwelling 119, Family 141; Francis and Elizabeth Ward Family; downloaded; 9 January 2021.

    2. [S287] Marriage - Indiana Marriages, 1811-2007, 001845552-004540477-00785., Volume 1 (1854 - 1861); 356; Marriage of Francis M. Ward and Elizabeth DeFord (Reliability: 3).
      Elizabeth De Ford mentioned in the record of Francis M Ward and Elizabeth De Ford Name Francis M Ward
      Event Type Marriage Registration
      Event Date 11 Jul 1858
      Event Place Elkhart, Indiana, United States
      Gender Male
      Marriage License Date 22 Jun 1858
      Marriage Place Elkhart, Indiana
      Spouse's Name Elizabeth De Ford
      Spouse's Gender Female
      Officiator's Name E F Dody
      Page 356
      Number of Images 1
      Marriage record for Francis M. Ward and Eliabeth DeFord
      Marriage record for Francis M. Ward and Eliabeth DeFord


    3. [S289] Census - US Federal Population Census - 1860 - Indiana, Elkhart County, Harrision Township; 270; 718; Franklin Ward Family; downloaded; 14 September 2017 (Reliability: 3).
      Name: Franklin Ward
      [Francis Ward] 
      Age: 23
      Birth Year: abt 1837
      Gender: Male
      Birth Place: Ohio
      Home in 1860: Harrison, Elkhart, Indiana
      Family Number: 718
      Value of real estate: View image
      Household Members: Name Age
      Franklin Ward 23
      Elizabeth Ward 20
      Lucinda E Ward 11/12
      1860 US Federal Population Census
      1860 US Federal Population Census


    4. [S362] Census - US Federal Population Census - 1870 - Indiana, Elkhart County, Elkhart; 229B; Dwelling 87, Family 86; Francis Ward; viewed; 27 March 2021.

    5. [S15] Marriage - Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952.
      Name: Alma Ward
      [Alma (Ward) Steele] 
      Gender: Female
      Race: White
      Birth Year: abt 1878
      Birth Place: Michigan
      Marriage Date: 30 May 1895
      Marriage Place: Forest, Missaukee, Michigan, USA
      Age: 17
      Residence Place: West Branch, Michigan
      Father: William Ward
      Mother: Elizabeth D Ford
      Spouse: Robert F Conway
      Record Number: 411
      Film: 55
      Film Description: 1895 Macomb - 1895 Washtenaw
      I believe that the witnesses are Truman King (Alma's brother in-law) and Elizabeth Lounsbury (Alma's mother).
      Ward-MAR-Marriage Register for Robert Conway and Alma Ward - 1895.jpg
      Ward-MAR-Marriage Register for Robert Conway and Alma Ward - 1895.jpg




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