Aaron Ward

Aaron Ward (July 5, 1790 – March 2, 1867) was an American lawyer and politician from New York. He served five terms over three separate stints in the U.S. House of Representatives during the early-to-mid-19th century.

Life He was born in Sing Sing, Westchester County, New York, the son of Moses Ward. He completed preparatory studies in Mount Pleasant Academy, and then studied law.

Congress Ward was elected as an Adams man to the 19th and 20th; as a Jacksonian to the 22nd, 23rd and 24th; and as a Democrat to the 27th United States Congress, holding office from March 4, 1825, to March 3, 1829; from March 4, 1831, to March 3, 1837; and from March 4, 1841, to March 3, 1843.

Later activities He was a delegate to the New York State Constitutional Convention of 1846. In 1855, Ward ran on the Hard ticket for Secretary of State of New York, but was defeated by Joel T. Headley.

Ward was the first President of Dale Cemetery in Ossining and a trustee of Mount Pleasant Academy.

Death He died in Georgetown, Washington, D.C., and was buried at Dale Cemetery.

Family Ward's daughter Virginia Gadsby Ward was married to George Adlington Brandreth, and they were the parents of four daughters. Their grandchildren included photographer Yvette Borup Andrews.

Ward's daughter Josephine A. Ward (d. 1906) was the second wife of Senator John Renshaw Thomson (1800–1862), and in 1878 became the second wife of Maryland Governor Thomas Swann.

Congressman Elijah Ward was his cousin.