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Ware Family History
Ware Genealogy & Family TreeWare is an English name from Devon, England, where the family held a seat. It comes from the Old English word war which means "wary" or "cautious." Alternately, it comes from the Old English word waer which means "dam" and referred to someone who lived near such a landmark. The earliest known ancestor--Anshil de Waras--was recorded in 1066. The family motto is Sola salus servire Deo which means "The only safe course is to serve God."
Other spellings include "Wares." Notable people with the surname include American cartoonist Chris Ware (Acme Novelty Library, Jimmy Corrigan, the Smartest Kid on Earth, Building Stories), American football player DeMarcus Ware (Dallas Cowboys, Denver Broncos), and American actress Hannah Ware (Shame, Oldboy, Cop Out). The first Ware to come to America was Esaw Dela Ware in Virginia in 1623.
Ware Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Lucinda R Ware -- --, 1821 March 3, 1888 Maine
- Robert EMPTYNUL Ware -- --, 1653 September 16, 1724 Massachusetts
- Samuel EMPTYNUL Ware -- --, 1657 March 6, 1730 Massachusetts Bay Colony
- Hannah EMPTYNUL Ware -- --, 1717 Massachusetts
- Margaret EMPTYNUL Ware -- --, 1695 Massachusetts
Ware Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Thomas Ware -- --, 1541 December 0, 1621 England
- Thomas Ware -- --, 1538 September 5, 1587
- Robert Ware -- --, 1595 September 10, 1659 Ireland
- John Ware -- --, 1556 December 0, 1640
- Robert Ware -- --, 1615 April 16, 1699
