William Ward Jr. Explained

William Ward Jr.
Office1:Pennsylvania House of Representatives, Delaware County
Term Start1:1909
Term End1:1912
Predecessor1:William D. Jones Jr.
Successor1:V. Gilpin Robinson
Office2:Mayor of Chester, Pennsylvania
Term Start2:1911
Term End2:1915
Predecessor2:David M. Johnson
Successor2:Wesley S. McDowell
Office3:Mayor of Chester, Pennsylvania
Term Start3:1932
Term End3:1939
Predecessor3:T. Woodward Trainer
Successor3:Clifford H. Peoples
Party:Republican
Birth Date:July 7, 1865
Birth Place:West Chester, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Death Date:March 6, 1949
Resting Place:Chester Rural Cemetery, Chester, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Spouse:Rosa (Mackinson) Ward

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. He is the son of U.S. Congressman William Ward.

Early life and education

Ward was born in Chester, Pennsylvania to William and Clara (Ulrich) Ward, and graduated from Chester High School in 1883.[1]

Ward worked as a real estate broker and in the fire insurance business.[2]

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.[2]

Ward also served as prothonotary for the Courts of Delaware County.[3]

Personal life

Ward was married to Rosa (Mackinson) Ward. He is interred at the Chester Rural Cemetery in Chester, Pennsylvania.[4]

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Smull . John Augustus . Smull's Legislative Hand Book and Manual of the State of Pennsylvania . 1911 . C.E. Aughinbaugh . Harrisburg, Pennsylvania . 1022 . 30 May 2018.
  2. Web site: William Ward, Jr.. www.legis.state.pa.us. 29 May 2018.
  3. Book: Donahue . John T. . Who's Who in Delaware County . 1925 . Press of Chester Times . 30 May 2018.
  4. Web site: OldChesterPa.com: Chester Rural Cemetery Interment Index . www.oldchesterpa.org . 30 September 2021.