Legislator Details
William A. Ward
AKA:
Number of sessions served 5
Gender: Male
Age at election: 43
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 6/16/1885
City: Stronach, MI
County: Manistee County, MI
Country: US
Death
Date: 8/14/1937
City: Traverse City, MI
County: Grand Traverse County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 8/18/1937
City: Traverse City, MI
County: Grand Traverse County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Catholic Oakwood Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Sue J. Saile, dau. of Joseph Saile, 9/17/1908 in Manistee, MI; children: 7, Clarise, Marjorie, Frank, Maryrose, William J., Josephine and Phyllis
Number of Children: 7
Background
Religion: Catholic
Military Service:
Occupation: Lumber foreman, farmer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
Schools of Manistee graduating in 1904.
Biographical Sketch:
Son of William and Rose (Deunler) Ward. Was a scaler and foreman in the lumber woods until 1919. Since 1919 he was engaged in farming. He was chairman of Grand Traverse county board of supervisors, and chairman of the Republican county committee.
Notable Facts:
Death record says he was a resident of Thompsonville, Benzie Co.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Apportionment , State Affairs , State Capitol and Public Buildings , Supplies and Expenditures , Transportation , Traverse City State Hospital
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Thompsonville
County of Residence Grand Traverse
District: Grand Traverse
District Description: County of Grand Traverse
Date Elected: 11/3/1936
Date Sworn In: 1/6/1937
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: Died
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Traverse City State Hospital
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Apportionment , Michigan Reformatory , State Police and Public Safety, Transportation
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Nessen City
County of Residence Grand Traverse
District: Grand Traverse
District Description: County of Grand Traverse
Date Elected: 11/6/1934
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1935
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Aeronautics, Appropriations , Conservation, Traverse City State Hospital
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Nessen City
County of Residence Grand Traverse
District: Grand Traverse
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/8/1932
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1933
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Aeronautics, Apportionment , Conservation, Public Utilities , Traverse City State Hospital
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Thompsonville
County of Residence Grand Traverse
District: Grand Traverse
District Description: Grand Traverse County
Date Elected: 11/4/1930
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1931
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Traverse City State Hospital
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Aeronautics, Apportionment , Local Taxation , Michigan Home and Training School, Newberry State Hospital , Towns and Counties
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Nessen City
County of Residence Grand Traverse
District: Grand Traverse
District Description: Grand Traverse County
Date Elected: 11/6/1928
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1929
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: