Bob Ward Unusual New Mexico Link

[gollum]

In researching some things about Willie Douthit and his buddy Buster Ward, I found something that struck a note with me. I had never made the connection before (even though there is likely ZERO connection), but we all know about a famous Dutch Hunter named Bob L. Ward.

Willie Douthit's Buddy Buster's real name was Robert Thomas "Buster" Ward Jr. and he died on 04 June 1942 in Phoenix, Az.

View attachment Robert Thomas Ward Jr - Overview - Ancestry.pdf

Now, we know that he could not have been Dutch Hunter Bob Ward, and Buster did not leave a widow or children. Could Bob Ward be a cousin or nephew? I don't know a lot about Bob Ward. Maybe someone that knew him better might be able to answer.

Mike

 

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[azdave35]

In researching some things about Willie Douthit and his buddy Buster Ward, I found something that struck a note with me. I had never made the connection before (even though there is likely ZERO connection), but we all know about a famous Dutch Hunter named Bob L. Ward.

Willie Douthit's Buddy Buster's real name was Robert Thomas "Buster" Ward Jr. and he died on 04 June 1942 in Phoenix, Az.

View attachment 1204749

Now, we know that he could not have been Dutch Hunter Bob Ward, and Buster did not leave a widow or children. Could Bob Ward be a cousin or nephew? I don't know a lot about Bob Ward. Maybe someone that knew him better might be able to answer.

Mike

mike...i know a few people that knew bob ward well...they say he was a war hero in the korean war ,,,i've heard a few other things about him that werent so good though...i'm not even sure bob ward is his real name

 

[gollum]

MEH.....

Like I said. 99.9% coincidence, but he (New Mexico Ward) had declared Arizona his home since 1928 and Phoenix since 1933 (right after he bailed from New Mexico). Neat coincidence nonetheless.

Mike

 

[cw0909]

mike how old is Robert/Bob L. Ward, there are Robert ward no middle name/intl.

son of a Robert T. Ward

 

[cw0909]

Robert ward no middle name/intl.

 

[gollum]

Have no idea who your Robert T Ward is. Robert T Buster Ward JR was born in 1905 in Engle, NM (East side of the Caballos), if I remember correctly.

Mike

 

[BIGSCOTT]

Busters dad is buried in gonzales texas, alongside his wife Tellie, he died Nov 22nd 1951