Charles John Thomas Ward

Events


Date of Birth: 19 January 1861.

Place of Birth: Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England.

The date and place are given on the birth certificate.


Date of Baptism: 17 February 1861.

Place of Baptism: Shrewsbury (St Chad).

The baptism is recorded in the parish register.


Date of Death: 22 August 1940.


Place of Burial: Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales (St Woolos Cemetery).


Relationships


Father: Daniel Ward (1832 - 1870).

Mother: Sarah Ann Breeze (1836 - 1916).

Charles’ parents are named on his birth certificate.


Spouse: Sarah Harper (about 1863 - 1933). Married 7 April 1885 in Kidderminster, Worcestershire.

The date and place are given on the marriage certificate.


Children:

(Complete source citations for facts about the children on this page are currently outside of the scope of this project.)


Rose Mary Ward (born 19 April 1885, baptized 29 June 1885 in Kidderminster - died 22 September 1956 in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia) married Frederick William Wilson in 1910.


Lily Jane Ward (baptized 27 December 1886 in Kidderminster - died 1887).


Violetta Breeze Ward (born 1887 - died 1959 in Ashfield, New South Wales, Australia).


Daniel Charles Ward (baptized 11 March 1889 in Kidderminster - died 3 November 1917 in Palestine).


Lilian May Ward (born 6 May 1892 in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire - died 1964) married Aubrey Bevan in 1915.


Harry Ewart Ward (born 13 June 1898 in Wolverhampton - died 25 July 1978 in Toronto, Canada) married Doris Winstanley Molineux 8 November 1925 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada (St Anne’s).


Olive Edith Ward (baptized 5 February 1901 in Maindee, Monmouthshire - died 1961 in Newport, Wales) married Cecil Williams 19 August 1925.


Harold Frederick Ward (born 29 July 1903, baptized 18 August 1903 in Maindee, Monmouthshire - died 12 November 1971 in Newport, Wales) married Gwendoline Maud Linda Harris 10 April 1929 in Maindee, Monmouthshire.


Evidence


Certified copy of entry of birth (General Register Office, Shrewsbury registration district, St Chad sub-district)


When and where born: Nineteenth January 1861. New Street, Frankwell

Name, if any: Charles John Thomas

Sex: Boy

Name and surname of father: Daniel Ward

Name, surname and maiden surname of mother: Sarah Ann Ward, formerly Breeze

Occupation of father: Ironmonger

Signature, description and residence of informant: Sarah Ann Ward, Mother, Frankwell, Shrewsbury

When registered: Seventh February 1861

Signature of registrar: Richard Stephens Registrar


Baptism record:


When baptized: February 17th

Child’s Christian Name: Charles John Thomas son of

Parent’s Name. Christian: Daniel Sarah Ann

Parent’s Name. Surname: Ward

Abode: Severn Cottages

Quality, Trade, or Profession: Ironmonger

By whom the Ceremony was performed: J Harding


1861 census of England (Shrewsbury, Shropshire)


Severn Terrace (Frankwell St Chad)

Daniel Ward, Head, M., 28, Ironmonger assist., [born] Worcester Kidderminster

Sarah Ann Ward, Wife, M., 24, Wife, [born] Warwick Bir’m

Mary Sophia Ward, Dau, Un, 2, daughter, [born] Salop Shrewsby

Chas Jno Thomas Ward, Son, Un, 11 weeks, [born Salop Shrewsby]

Mary Jane Jones, Serv, Un, 22, House Servant, [born] Stafford Whampton


1871 census of England (Kidderminster, Worcestershire)


52 Blackwell Street

Sarah A Ward, Head, Wid, 32, Dressmaker & Shop Keeper, [born] Birmingham, Warw.

Mary S [Ward], dau, 12, Scholar, [born] Shrewsby, Salop

Charles J. T. [Ward],Son, 6, [Scholar], [born Shrewsby, Salop]

Edward E [Ward], Son, 4, [Scholar], [born Shrewsby, Salop]

Sarah H [Ward], daugh, 2, [born Shrewsby, Salop]

Harry Downey, Lodger, 19, Bricklayer, [born] Kidd Worcester


1881 census of England (Kidderminster, Worcestershire)


8 Worcester St

William Roberts, head, Widr, 78, Tailor, [born Worcester] Stockton

Sarah Ann Ward, serv, W, 45, genl serv, [born] Warwick Birmingham

Chas J T Ward, boarder, Unm, 20, Tailor, [born] Salop

Edw’d Ernest [Ward], [boarder], 14, Butcher’s assistant, [born Salop]

Sarah Hannah [Ward], [boarder], 12, Scholar, [born Salop]

Frederick Cheadle, [boarder], 63, Draper’s assistant, [born] Stafford Stone

William Watkinson, [boarder], 66, Wool stapler, [born] Lincoln Gainsboro


Certified copy of entry of marriage (General Register Office, Kidderminster registration district)


When Married: Seventh April 1885

Name and Surname: Charles John Thomas Ward

Age: 24 years

Condition: Bachelor

Rank or Profession: Tailor

Residence at the time of the Marriage: 15 Cross Street, Kidderminster

Father's Name and Surname: Daniel Ward

Rank or Profession of Father: Ironmonger


Name and Surname: Sarah Harper

Age: 22 years

Condition: Spinster

Rank or Profession: ---------

Residence at the time of the Marriage: 15 Cross Street, Kidderminster

Father's Name and Surname: William Harper

Rank or Profession of Father: Earthenware dealer


Married in the Register Office by Certificate before me, Thomas Milwes Registrar, Fredk Burcher Superintendent Registrar


This Marriage was solemnized between us, Charles John Thomas Ward, Sarah Harper, in the Presence of Samuel Francks, Elizabeth Francks.


1891 census of England (Wolverhampton, Staffordshire)


10 St James Street

Charles Ward, Head, M, 30, Lead Coater, [born] Schrewsbury Salop

Sarah [Ward], Wife, M, 28, [born] Stourbridge, Worcester

Rose [Ward], Daur, 5, Scholar, [born] Kidderminster [Worcester]

Voilet [Ward], Daur, 3, [born]Wolverly [Worcester]

Daniel [Ward], Son, 2, [born] Kidderminster [Worcester]


1901 census of Wales (Newport, Monmouthshire)


41 Vivian Rd

Charles J T Ward, Head, M, 40, Stocktaker in Iron Works, [born] Shops. Shrewsbury,

Sarah [Ward], Wife, 38, [born] Worcestr Stourbridge

Rose M. [Ward], Daur, S, 15, Mothers Help, [born Worcestr] Kidderminster

Violetta M. [Ward], Daur, S, 13, [born Worcestr] Wolverley

Daniel C. [Ward], Son, S, 12, [born Worcestr] Kidderminster

Lilian M. [Ward], Daur, 8, [born] Staffs Wolverhampton

Harry E. [Ward], Son, 2, [born Staffs Wolverhampton]

Olive E. [Ward], Daur, 2 mo, [born] Monmouth Newport


1911 census of Wales (Newport, Monmouthshire)


38 Bishton Street

1. Charles John Thomas Ward, Head, 50, Married, [married 26 years, 8 children, 7 children still living, 1 dead], Life Assurance Agent, [born] Salop, Shrewsbury, [speaks] English

2. Sarah Ward, Wife, 49, Married, [born] Worcester Stourbridge, [speaks] English

3. Daniel Charles Ward, 22, Single, Ironworker (Sheet Marker. Sheet Mills), [born Worcester Kidderminster]

4. Harry Ewart Ward, 12, School, [born] Staff. Wolverhampton, [speaks English]

5. Olive Edith Ward, 10, School, [born] Mon. Newport, [speaks English]

6. Harold Frederick Ward, 7, School, [born] Mon. Newport, [speaks English]


signed Charles John Thomas Ward


1921 census of England:


[Name and Surname; Relationship to Head of Household; Age; Sex; Marriage or Orphanhood; Birthplace and Nationality (if not born in the UK); Personal Occupation; Employment; Place of Work]



Signature: Charles John Thomas Ward


from the St James Wolverhampton parish register:


When baptized: 1892 June 29.th

Child’s Christian Name: Lilian May

Parents’ name: Charles John Thomas & Sarah Ward

Abode: 10 S. James St.

Quality, Trade, or Profession: Lead-coater

By whom the Ceremony was performed: Henry V Stuart


from the Maindee parish register:


When baptized: 1901 Feb 5

Child’s Christian Name: Olive Edith

Parents’ name: Charles John Thomas & Sarah Ward

Abode: 41 Vivian Road

Quality, Trade, or Profession: Stock taker

By whom the Ceremony was performed: J R Hosbons


When baptized: 1903 August 18th

Child’s Christian Name: Harold Frederick

Parents’ name: Charles John Thomas & Sarah Ward

Abode: 41 Vivian Road

Quality, Trade, or Profession: Ironworker

By whom the Ceremony was performed: J.R.Jones


from John’s 1914 Newport Street Directory:


Bishton Street, 38, Ward, Chas JT, insurance agent


from John’s 1938 Newport Street Directory:


Bishton Street, 38 Chas. J. T., irnwkr


from the 1939 England and Wales Register


[Newport, Monmouthshire]

3 [Gordon St.] Ward Charles J. T. / M/ [born] 19 Jan [18]61/ W[idower]/ Steel Sheet Weigher Retired


References


Birth Certificate of Charles John Thomas Ward (official copy). General Register Office. England and Wales. Civil Registration Certificates. (London, United Kingdom: General Register Office).


"England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/NGGY-7FS : accessed 13 Apr 2014), Charles John Thomas Ward, 17 Feb 1861; citing , reference ; FHL microfilm 503526, 503527, 503528.


Parish registers of Shrewsbury St George, digital images available for a fee on Findmypast.co.uk.


Marriage Certificate of Charles John Thomas Ward and Sarah Ward(official copy). General Register Office. England and Wales. Civil Registration Certificates. (London, United Kingdom: General Register Office).


Daniel Ward household, 1861 census of England. Worcestershire, Kidderminster, Kidderminster, ED 7, piece 1874, folio 31, page 11, in Census Returns of England and Wales, 1861. Kew, Surrey, England: The National Archives of the UK (TNA): Public Record Office (PRO), 1861; digital image Ancestry.com (accessed 13 April 2014).


Sarah A Ward household, 1871 census of England. Worcestershire, Kidderminster, Kidderminster, ED 7, piece 3034, folio 12, page 18, in Census Returns of England and Wales, 1871. Kew, Surrey, England: The National Archives of the UK (TNA): Public Record Office (PRO), 1871; digital image Ancestry.com (accessed 13 April 2014).


William Roberts household, 1881 census of England. Worcestershire, Kidderminster, Kidderminster, ED 11, piece 2901, folio 98, page 48, in Census Returns of England and Wales, 1881. Kew, Surrey, England: The National Archives of the UK (TNA): Public Record Office (PRO), 1881; digital image Ancestry.com (accessed 13 April 2014).


Charles Ward household, 1891 census of England. Worcestershire, Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton Eastern, ED 17, Wolverhampton, piece 2233, folio 173, page 13, in Census Returns of England and Wales, 1891. Kew, Surrey, England: The National Archives of the UK (TNA): Public Record Office (PRO), 1891; digital image Ancestry.com (accessed 11 April 2014).


Charles J T Ward household, 1901 census of Wales. Monmouthshire, Newport, Newport (ED 5), Newport, piece 4962, folio 106, page 43; digital image at Ancestry.com (accessed 11 April 2014) citing Census Returns of England and Wales, 1901. Kew, Surrey. England: The National Archives of the UK (TNA), 1901.


Charles John Thomas Ward household, 1911 census of Wales. Monmouthshire, Newport (registration district 587), Newport (ED 24), Newport; RG14, Piece 31983; digital image at Ancestry.com (accessed 11 April 2014) citing Census Returns of England and Wales, 1911. Kew, Surrey. England: The National Archives of the UK (TNA), 1911.


John’s 1914 Newport Street Directory


John’s 1938 Newport Street Directory