Mary Ward

✶ Mary was born in 1725.

The lineage of Mary Duke Ward is usually documented through the grave marker of her son, William, which reads "Dr. William Ward b. 14 Apr 1752, son of Benjamin Ward and Mary Ward his wife, daughter of James and Mary Duke of Charles City County, VA."

This family Bible entry documents her year of birth, data of death, and her lineage:

"Family Bible Record of Doctor William Ward

Mary Ward Relict of Benjamin Ward Departed this life October 8th 1805 Aged 80 years

To the Memory of Doct. William Ward the husband of Mrs. Mary Ward born the 14th of April 1752 in Cumberland County in Virginia the son of Benjamin Ward and Mary Ward His Wife Daughter of James and Mary Duke of Charles City County in Virginia. In early life he came to Tennessee and after sustaining an irreproachable reputation and a life of dutiful service to his fellow man he died in the full hope of a joyful resurrection on the 23d of July 1835 in the 84th year of his age. His memory will long be cherished by all who knew him."

Mary Duke Ward is said to have resided with her son, Dr. William Ward, at the time of her death. She was buried at the family cemetery on his property in Rutherford County, TN.

Origins

Mary (Byrd) & James Duke (1677 - 1751) were married c. 1700, and to this union at least 4 children were born:

1. James, II (1705 – 1754);
2. Infant (1709 - 1709);
3. John (1724 – 1755); and
4. Mary Duke (1725–1805).

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References

• WikiTree Profile of Mary (Duke) Ward