John Ward (South Carolina politician)
John Ward | |
|---|---|
| 11th Mayor of Charleston | |
| In office 1801–1802 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Roper |
| Succeeded by | David Deas |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 14, 1767 |
| Died | September 19, 1816 New York, New York |
| Spouse | Mary Somersall (m. 1793) |
| Profession | Lawyer |
John Ward was the eleventh intendent (mayor) of Charleston, South Carolina, serving one term from 1801 to 1802.
Early life and education
Ward was born on February 14, 1767, to Joshua Ward and Sarah McCall. He was admitted to the South Carolina bar in 1787, married Mary Somersall in 1793, and then was elected intendant on September 14, 1801.[1] Ward represented St. John's Parish (Colleton County) in the South Carolina State House during four General Assemblies, 1791–1797. Between 1798 and 1809, he represented the area in the South Carolina Senate.[2]
Ward died on died September 19, 1816,[3] and is buried in Trinity Churchyard, New York City.[4]
References
- ^ "John Ward, Esq. . . ". City Gazette and Daily Advertiser. Charleston, South Carolina. September 15, 1801. p. 3. Retrieved January 29, 2014.
- ^ "John Ward". Halsey Map Project. Preservation Society of Charleston. Retrieved January 29, 2014.
- ^ "Deaths". Newburyport Herald. Newburyport, Massachusetts. September 24, 1816. p. 3. Retrieved January 29, 2014.
- ^ "Col John Ward (1767–1816)". Find a Grave. Retrieved January 29, 2014.
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