About William Ward
Lived 1827 – 1893 (aged 65–66). William Ward was an American architect.
William Ward III (September 2, 1827 in Leicester, England – January 13, 1893 in Utah ) was an architect, artist, and builder. Born in England, he converted to Mormonism and emigrated to Utah in 1850. While there, he carved Utah's block of limestone for the Washington Monument. In 1856, he moved to St. Louis, Missouri, and continued to live in the Midwest until returning to Utah in 1888. He died of lung fever in 1893, shortly after his wife succumbed to pneumonia.
A couple of his works are listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
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Who was William Ward?
American architect, born 1827
When was William Ward born?
William Ward was born in 1827 in Leicester.
When did William Ward die?
William Ward died on 13 January 1893.
What was William Ward's occupation?
William Ward was an architect.
What nationality was William Ward?
William Ward was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Ward (Utah architect)
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