Stephen Gustavus Ward1,2,3,4

b. 6 August 1860, d. after 1920
FatherBallard P. Ward5 b. 14 Jan 1836, d. 4 Sep 1912
MotherSarah Frances Thompson5 b. 5 Nov 1840, d. 28 Aug 1911
Birth6 Aug 1860 Stephen Gustavus Ward was probably born on 6 Aug 1860 in Tazewell County, Virginia, although the 1900 census lists the date as October 1860.6,2 
Name Other  Stephen used various combinations of his first and middle names over the years. 
Cens-18701870  He was enumerated in his father's household in 1870 at age 10. The family was living in Denton County, Texas.7 
  They may have spent some time in both Missouri and Arkansas as 2 of his siblings are reported to have been born there. 
  Or Gus may have remained in Texas. A Gus Ward, age 19, was enumerated living in the household of John and Mary Boswell in Brown County, Texas in 1880. Gus was employed at a livery stable. He stated that he was born in Virginia as were both of his parents.8 
Marriagecirca 1895 He married Ada B. (?) circa 1895.2 
Cens-1900Jun 1900 In 1900 Stephen and Ada lived in Hansford County, Texas, where Stephen worked as a stock raiser. There were no children in the household, but Stephen's brothers Sidney and Leroy worked for a nearby stock raiser.2,9 
Cens-191026 Apr 1910  Ten years later the couple was again recorded in Hansford County. A 5 year old niece, recorded as Florence Ward was also enumerated in the household (b. Texas, father b. TX, mother b. U.S.).3 
Cens-19204 Mar 1920 By 1910 Stephen and Ada had moved to Sherman County, Texas, Here they owned their own home which was not mortgaged. Stephen's occupation was listed as "retired farmer". He was 59. A niece was again enumerated with the family but it does not appear to be the same person who was listed in 1910. This niece was recorded as 16 year old Mona Eubank (b. OK, father b. KY, mother b. IL).4 
ChartsDescendants of John Buchanan and Ann Ryburn
Descendants of William Ryburn and Mary (?)
Last Edited1 Jan 2013

Citations

  1. [S1742] Judy B. Anderson, Virginia Connections - A Genealogical History of the Thompson-Ward Family, p. 393 citing Tazewell Co. birth register entry #194; uses Gustavus Ward.
  2. [S1565] Gusta__ S. Ward household, 1900 U.S. cens., Hansford Co., Texas, pop. sched., Precinct 3, ED 81, sheet 1B, dwelling 16, family 16, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Sept. 2006, image 2 of 2. Enumeration includes: Gusta__ S. Ward, 39, marr 5 yrs, b. Oct. 1860, b. VA, parents b. VA, stock raiser; Ada B., wife, 24, b. March 1875, marr 5 yrs, no children, b. IL, parents b. IL; ___ Kield, 20, b. KY, day laborer.
  3. [S1567] Stephen G. Ward household, 1910 U.S. cens., Hansford Co., Texas, pop. sched., Precinct 1, ED 128, sheet 4B), dwelling 57, family 57, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Sept. 2006, image 2 of 3. Enumeration includes Stephen G. Ward, 49, marr #1, marr 15 yrs, b. VA, parents b. VA, stock farmer; Ada B., wife, marr #1, 15 yrs, no children, b. IL, parents b. IL; Florence, niece, 5, b. TX, father b. TX, mother b. US.
  4. [S1574] S. Gus Ward household, 1920 U.S. cens., Sherman Co., Texas, pop. sched., Precinct 3, ED 224, sheet 5B, dwelling 104, family 104, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Sept. 2006, image 4 of 12. Enumeration includes: S. Gus Ward, 59, owns home, no mortgage, b. VA, parents b. VA, retired farmer; Ada B, wife, 42, b. IL, parents b. IL; Mona Eubank, niece, 16, b. OK, father b. KY, mother b. IL.
  5. [S1742] Judy B. Anderson, Virginia Connections - A Genealogical History of the Thompson-Ward Family, p. 393 citing census records and letters left by Ballard Ward.
  6. [S1742] Judy B. Anderson, Virginia Connections - A Genealogical History of the Thompson-Ward Family, p. 393 citing Tazewell Co. birth register entry #194 which reportedly lists the date as 6 Aug. 1860.
  7. [S1615] Ballard P. Ward household, 1870 U.S. census, Denton Co., Texas, pop. sched., precinct #2, p. 153 (stamped), dwelling 137, family 137, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Dec. 2006, image 23 of 56. Enumeration includes: Ballard P. Ward, 34, farm laborer, owns pers. prop of $400; Sallie F., 30; Stephen G., 10; MiNerva [?] A., 4; all b. VA.
  8. [S1698] John Boswell household, 1880 U.S. cens., Brown Co., Texas, pop sched., Brownswood, ED 23, page 16D, dwelling 136, family 141, viewed online at Ancestry.com, June 2007, image 1 of 11. Household includes: John Boswell, 60, druggist, b. Georgia; Mary, 48, wife, b. Georgia; Gus Ward, 19, b. VA, parents b. VA, works at livery stable.
  9. [S1565] Joseph Jones household, 1900 U.S. cens., Hansford Co., Texas, pop. sched., Precinct 3, ED 81, sheet 1B, dwelling 10, family 10, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Sept. 2006, image 2 of 2. Enumeration includes: Joseph Jones, head, 39, b. Wales, stock raiser; Leroy Ward, 17, b. March 1883, b. MO, parents b. VA, stock herder; Sidney B. Ward, 18, b. Sept. 1881, b. Arkansas, parents b. VA, farm laborer.