Ward and Bailey Families
Ancestor Story Submitted by R. Scott Purvis
First Families of Huron County Member #190
Ancestor Story Submitted by R. Scott Purvis
First Families of Huron County Member #190
Samuel and Azubah (Bailey) Ward migrated to Fitchville Township, Huron County, Ohio, in 1830 from Oneida County, New York. The journey was by river, canal, lake boat, and wagon. Azubah Bailey, wife of Samuel Ward, was born on 15 April 1793, the daughter of carpenter, Vine Bailey, b. 15 November 1771, Groton, Connecticut, and his wife, Patty Woodward, born 21 August 1774, in Preston Twp., Oneida County, New York. Patty’s parents were Abisha Woodward, an architect, and Mary Spicer, who were married on 20 May 1774, in Preston, Connecticut. Abisha Woodward built the standing New London, Connecticut, Lighthouse and was also a Revolutionary War Veteran. He was one of the men who purchased land in northern Ohio for the benefit of widows and orphans of the Revolution. Patty’s siblings included Amos, Gurdon and Betsey of Lyme Township and Bellevue, Ohio. Mary Spicer’s parents were American Revolution Capt. Oliver Spicer and Alithea Allyn, who were married 15 August 1749, in Groton, Connecticut. Azubah’s great-great grandfather was Mayflower pilgrim Thomas Rogers.
Their daughter, Adeline E. Ward, married Alexander Hamilton Fox on 30 December 1857, in Huron County, Ohio. Alexander, a Civil War Veteran, was born in Rochester, New York, on 27 June 1832. His parents were Asher, a blacksmith by trade, and Teresa M. (Tucker) Fox. Adeline E. Ward’s forebears were Lexington Minuteman David Ward, Jr., who was born November 1753, in Worcester, Massachusetts. David’s wife was Mary Austin who was born on 8 July 1766, in Winchester , Connecticut. The couple were married on 1 January 1874. Mary Austin’s father was David Austin, Sr., a Private in the Revolutionary War. He was born on the 16 July 1734, in Mansfield, Connecticut. She also descended from David Ward, Sr., Richard and Lydia Wheelock of Worcester, Massachusetts, Obadiah and Joanna Mixer, Richard (1635-66) and Mary Moore, and William and Elizabeth of Sudbury, Massachusetts. This family included the 1st Commander-in Chief of the American Revolution, General Artemas Ward, and early American Naval hero, Aaron Ward.
Their daughter, Adeline E. Ward, married Alexander Hamilton Fox on 30 December 1857, in Huron County, Ohio. Alexander, a Civil War Veteran, was born in Rochester, New York, on 27 June 1832. His parents were Asher, a blacksmith by trade, and Teresa M. (Tucker) Fox. Adeline E. Ward’s forebears were Lexington Minuteman David Ward, Jr., who was born November 1753, in Worcester, Massachusetts. David’s wife was Mary Austin who was born on 8 July 1766, in Winchester , Connecticut. The couple were married on 1 January 1874. Mary Austin’s father was David Austin, Sr., a Private in the Revolutionary War. He was born on the 16 July 1734, in Mansfield, Connecticut. She also descended from David Ward, Sr., Richard and Lydia Wheelock of Worcester, Massachusetts, Obadiah and Joanna Mixer, Richard (1635-66) and Mary Moore, and William and Elizabeth of Sudbury, Massachusetts. This family included the 1st Commander-in Chief of the American Revolution, General Artemas Ward, and early American Naval hero, Aaron Ward.
