W.T. Ward, 71, Has Died, Dec. 24, 1925

William Troy Ward Died at Millsboro Saturday. . . Was 71 Years of Age and Long a Prominent Farmer—Brother of J.B. Ward of Asheboro

William Troy Ward, aged 71, died at his home near Millboro Saturday afternoon at 4 o’clock, following an illness which lasted almost three years. He had long been a prominent farmer of his community and had always taken an active part in the affairs of his county.

He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Alice Baldwin of Millboro; a son, John Ward of Morganton; eight grandchildren; five brothers, Arthur Ward of Elon College, John B. Ward of Asheboro, Abraham and O.P. Ward of Liberty, Michael Ward of Millboro; and a sister, Mrs. Bennie Ward of Greensboro.

The funeral services were held from Gray’s Chapel Methodist Protestant church Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock and interment was made in the church cemetery.

From the front page of The Courier, Asheboro, N.C., Thursday, Dec. 24, 1925

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