THOMAS WARD, a retired mechanic, of Carrollton, is a native of Stokes county, N.C., and was born July 26, 1811. He is a son of Randolph and Eunice (Moore) Ward, both natives of England. They left their native country and came to the United States when quite young, and here Randolph Ward engaged in farming. Both he and his wife are now deceased. Thomas received his education in the schools of middle Tennessee, and afterwards learned the trade of a carpenter, there, which occupation he has followed most of his life. In 1863 he came to Greene county and has since resided here. He was united in marriage, in the year 1835, with Elizabeth Jane Gossaway, the daughter of Benjamin and Polly (Smith) Gossaway, natives of Kentucky. Elizabeth was born April 8, 1818. Their marriage has been blessed with three children, only one of whom is now living - Mary Ann, wife of Thomas Warren, residing in Ottawa, Kan. Those deceased are, Adrian and Caroline, who was married. Mr. Ward and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal church.