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William Lukens Ward (September 2, 1856 – July 16, 1933) was an American manufacturer and politician from New York. A longtime Republican activist, he was most notable for his service as a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1897 to 1899.
William Lukens Ward | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York | |
In office March 4, 1897 – March 3, 1899 | |
Preceded by | Benjamin L. Fairchild |
Succeeded by | John Q. Underhill |
Constituency | 16th district |
Member of the Republican National Committee from New York | |
In office June 21, 1904 – June 23, 1912 | |
Preceded by | George R. Sheldon |
Succeeded by | William Barnes Jr. |
Personal details | |
Born | Greenwich, Connecticut, U.S. | September 2, 1856
Died | July 16, 1933 76) New York City, U.S. | (aged
Resting place | Kensico Cemetery, Valhalla, New York |
Spouse | Madge Leland (m. 1880) |
Children | 4 |
Education | Columbia School of Mines |
Occupation | Manufacturer |
William L. Ward was born in Pemberwick, part of the town of Greenwich, Connecticut on September 2, 1856, the son of William E. Ward and Louise (Lukens) Ward.[1] His family moved to Port Chester, New York in 1863.[1] He attended Friends Seminary in New York City, and the Columbia School of Mines (class of 1878).[1] Ward pursued a business career as owner of an enterprise that manufactured bolts, nuts, and rivets in Port Chester.[1]
Ward was a presidential elector in the 1896 presidential election.[2] In 1896, he was elected to the United States House of Representatives; he served in the 55th Congress (March 4, 1897 – March 3, 1899).[3] Ward was not a candidate for reelection in 1898.[3] After his term ended, Ward resumed his former manufacturing pursuits in Port Chester.[3]
He served as member of the Republican National Committee from 1904 to 1912.[3] He was a delegate to the 1904,[4] 1908,[5] 1912,[6] 1916,[7] 1920,[8] 1924, 1928, and 1932 Republican National Conventions.[3]
Ward died at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, July 16, 1933.[9] He was interred in the family mausoleum at Kensico Cemetery in Valhalla, New York.[10]
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