Veteran of the Civil War; 16th Infantry, Company B.
The son of Martha and William Ward.
Seeking Michigan.
Obituary of John Ward, published in the Ionia Daily Standard, Dec. 15, 1904:
"John Ward, who died at Portland on the 9th inst., was a son of William Ward, one of the early settlers in Easton, where the youthful days of John were spent.
There were seven children in the family, of whom the only survivor is Mrs. Olive Hawley of Manistee.
John Ward learned the tailor's trade, and was for about 14 years a resident of Ionia, working at one time for R. Hudson & Son, then for Sherman & Mills, and for a considerable time in business for himself.
He enlisted from here in the 16th infantry, in August, 1861, and served until close of war, nearly four years, coming home with the rank of lieutenant.
He was married in 1853 to Miss Elizabeth Putnam of Battle Creek.
Soon after returning from the war, he moved with his family to Portland, going with Smith & Hudson (L.G. Smith and J.L. Hudson) as their tailor, when they opened a clothing store there.
Portland continued to be his home to the time of his death, where during recent years he carried on business on his own account, until his health failed.
He was a thoroughly honorable man, having the reputation of being strictly reliable in all his dealings, and he was highly esteemed in the business community and by citizens generally.
He leaves a wife and one child, Frank E. Ward, clerk of State Reformatory in this city. His age was 72, but he looked much younger, even while his health was feeble. He visited his son here in October last, and his youthful appearance was a subject of remark.
The funeral service took place at Portland on Sunday, conducted by Rev. Millard, of whose church decedent was a member in Marshall, 47 years ago.
Burial was in Portland, under auspices of the Masonic fraternity."
The son of Martha and William Ward.
Seeking Michigan.
Obituary of John Ward, published in the Ionia Daily Standard, Dec. 15, 1904:
"John Ward, who died at Portland on the 9th inst., was a son of William Ward, one of the early settlers in Easton, where the youthful days of John were spent.
There were seven children in the family, of whom the only survivor is Mrs. Olive Hawley of Manistee.
John Ward learned the tailor's trade, and was for about 14 years a resident of Ionia, working at one time for R. Hudson & Son, then for Sherman & Mills, and for a considerable time in business for himself.
He enlisted from here in the 16th infantry, in August, 1861, and served until close of war, nearly four years, coming home with the rank of lieutenant.
He was married in 1853 to Miss Elizabeth Putnam of Battle Creek.
Soon after returning from the war, he moved with his family to Portland, going with Smith & Hudson (L.G. Smith and J.L. Hudson) as their tailor, when they opened a clothing store there.
Portland continued to be his home to the time of his death, where during recent years he carried on business on his own account, until his health failed.
He was a thoroughly honorable man, having the reputation of being strictly reliable in all his dealings, and he was highly esteemed in the business community and by citizens generally.
He leaves a wife and one child, Frank E. Ward, clerk of State Reformatory in this city. His age was 72, but he looked much younger, even while his health was feeble. He visited his son here in October last, and his youthful appearance was a subject of remark.
The funeral service took place at Portland on Sunday, conducted by Rev. Millard, of whose church decedent was a member in Marshall, 47 years ago.
Burial was in Portland, under auspices of the Masonic fraternity."
Veteran of the Civil War; 16th Infantry, Company B.
The son of Martha and William Ward.
Seeking Michigan.
Obituary of John Ward, published in the Ionia Daily Standard, Dec. 15, 1904:
"John Ward, who died at Portland on the 9th inst., was a son of William Ward, one of the early settlers in Easton, where the youthful days of John were spent.
There were seven children in the family, of whom the only survivor is Mrs. Olive Hawley of Manistee.
John Ward learned the tailor's trade, and was for about 14 years a resident of Ionia, working at one time for R. Hudson & Son, then for Sherman & Mills, and for a considerable time in business for himself.
He enlisted from here in the 16th infantry, in August, 1861, and served until close of war, nearly four years, coming home with the rank of lieutenant.
He was married in 1853 to Miss Elizabeth Putnam of Battle Creek.
Soon after returning from the war, he moved with his family to Portland, going with Smith & Hudson (L.G. Smith and J.L. Hudson) as their tailor, when they opened a clothing store there.
Portland continued to be his home to the time of his death, where during recent years he carried on business on his own account, until his health failed.
He was a thoroughly honorable man, having the reputation of being strictly reliable in all his dealings, and he was highly esteemed in the business community and by citizens generally.
He leaves a wife and one child, Frank E. Ward, clerk of State Reformatory in this city. His age was 72, but he looked much younger, even while his health was feeble. He visited his son here in October last, and his youthful appearance was a subject of remark.
The funeral service took place at Portland on Sunday, conducted by Rev. Millard, of whose church decedent was a member in Marshall, 47 years ago.
Burial was in Portland, under auspices of the Masonic fraternity."
The son of Martha and William Ward.
Seeking Michigan.
Obituary of John Ward, published in the Ionia Daily Standard, Dec. 15, 1904:
"John Ward, who died at Portland on the 9th inst., was a son of William Ward, one of the early settlers in Easton, where the youthful days of John were spent.
There were seven children in the family, of whom the only survivor is Mrs. Olive Hawley of Manistee.
John Ward learned the tailor's trade, and was for about 14 years a resident of Ionia, working at one time for R. Hudson & Son, then for Sherman & Mills, and for a considerable time in business for himself.
He enlisted from here in the 16th infantry, in August, 1861, and served until close of war, nearly four years, coming home with the rank of lieutenant.
He was married in 1853 to Miss Elizabeth Putnam of Battle Creek.
Soon after returning from the war, he moved with his family to Portland, going with Smith & Hudson (L.G. Smith and J.L. Hudson) as their tailor, when they opened a clothing store there.
Portland continued to be his home to the time of his death, where during recent years he carried on business on his own account, until his health failed.
He was a thoroughly honorable man, having the reputation of being strictly reliable in all his dealings, and he was highly esteemed in the business community and by citizens generally.
He leaves a wife and one child, Frank E. Ward, clerk of State Reformatory in this city. His age was 72, but he looked much younger, even while his health was feeble. He visited his son here in October last, and his youthful appearance was a subject of remark.
The funeral service took place at Portland on Sunday, conducted by Rev. Millard, of whose church decedent was a member in Marshall, 47 years ago.
Burial was in Portland, under auspices of the Masonic fraternity."
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