About William Ward, Jr.
Lived 1865 – 1949 (aged 83). William Ward, Jr. was an American politician.
William Ward Jr. (July 7, 1865 – March 6, 1949) was an American politician from Pennsylvania who served as a Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for Delaware County for the 1909 and 1911 terms. He also served as mayor of Chester, Pennsylvania, from 1911 to 1915 and again from 1932 to 1939.
Ward worked as a real estate broker and in the fire insurance business.
Career Ward was elected to the Chester City Council.
Ward was elected controller for the City of Chester from 1905 to 1911. He was elected as a member of the House of Representatives for Delaware County for the 1909 and 1911 terms. Ward resigned from the House on November 28, 1911.
Ward served as mayor of Chester, Pennsylvania from 1911 to 1915 and for a second term from 1932 to 1939.
Ward served as the clerk to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from 1939 to 1940.
Personal life
Ward was married to Rosa (Mackinson) Ward. He died on March 6, 1949,
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Who was William Ward, Jr.?
American politician (1865-1949)
When was William Ward, Jr. born?
William Ward, Jr. was born on 7 July 1865 in West Chester, Pennsylvania.
When did William Ward, Jr. die?
William Ward, Jr. died on 6 March 1949.
What was William Ward, Jr.'s occupation?
William Ward, Jr. was a politician.
What nationality was William Ward, Jr.?
William Ward, Jr. was American.
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