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 Bailey passed away on February 19, 2017 at age 92. Doris was the daughter of Dora Gladys Ward and Charles Eagan. Doris married Bryon Earl 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.
Obituary: Loretta Grace Eagan Rinaberger was born December 27, 1929 to Charles Edwin Eagan and Dora Gladys (Ward) Eagan on November 27, 1929 in Beaver County Oklahoma. Loretta passed away Friday, October 18, 2019 at her home under the care of Hospice Compassus. She was preceded in death by her parents and her three siblings, Doris Bailey, E. Eugene Eagan and Edna Gray.
Recent Contributions (2020-2023): Paul Ward sent in Daniel David Ward's family origins. Also he submitted copies of homestead documents of Daniel R. Ward and Elizabeth J. Cartmell as well as census records from 1850, 60 & 70.
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. Neal Bailey sent in his life summary.
Gail Thomas granddaughter of Dora Gladys Ward Eagan sent in a newly revised family tree. See "Ward Family Tree by Gail Thomas" below.
Obituary: Doris Gladys Eagan Bailey passed away on February 19, 2017 at age 92. Doris was the daughter of Dora Gladys Ward and Charles Eagan. Doris married Bryon Earl 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.
Obituary: Loretta Grace Eagan Rinaberger was born December 27, 1929 to Charles Edwin Eagan and Dora Gladys (Ward) Eagan on November 27, 1929 in Beaver County Oklahoma. Loretta passed away Friday, October 18, 2019 at her home under the care of Hospice Compassus. She was preceded in death by her parents and her three siblings, Doris Bailey, E. Eugene Eagan and Edna Gray.
Recent Contributions (2020-2023): Paul Ward sent in Daniel David Ward's family origins. Also he submitted copies of homestead documents of Daniel R. Ward and Elizabeth J. Cartmell as well as census records from 1850, 60 & 70.
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. Neal Bailey sent in his life summary.
Gail Thomas granddaughter of Dora Gladys Ward Eagan sent in a newly revised family tree. See "Ward Family Tree by Gail Thomas" below.

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 if you have questions, comments or anything to contribute. [email protected]
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, Bill Boydstun, Bob Ward and Paul Ward. Others have contributed as well.
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, Bill Boydstun, Bob Ward and Paul Ward. Others have contributed as well.
Family in Pictures 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
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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. | |
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1994 Letter written by Vida May Randel Ringo commenting on Cartmell Family History | |
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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 | |
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Personal Letter from DR Ward to Son Homer Ward (submitted by Neal Bailey) | |
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