Legislator Details
George A. Ward
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 50
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 7/12/1860
City: Brant Township, MI
County: Saginaw County, MI
Country: US
Death
Date: 6/21/1946
City: Brant Township, MI
County: Saginaw County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial: interred
Burial
Date: 6/24/1946
City: Brant Township, MI
County: Saginaw County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Brant Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Addie L. Smith, she died, 1894: children: Nellie and Addie; married Alice about 1898; children: Virginia and Jean 9TYLOR)
total children: 4
Number of Children: 4
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: businessman, merchant, grocer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
district schools
Biographical Sketch:
Of English ancestry. Son of George and Fabie [or Phebe Ann] (Pine) Ward. At the age of 20 he embarked in the general store business which he continued for 20 year . He was postmaster at Brant for 18 years during this period. He was supervisor 3 years and treasurer 6 years. He is a member of the Masons; Elks; and Maccabees.
Notable Facts:
Death certificate gives birth year as 1856; 1911 Manual says 1860.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Geological Survey , Liquor Traffic , State Affairs , State Industrial Home for Girls
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Brant
County of Residence Oakland
District: Saginaw 2
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/3/1914
Date Sworn In: 1/6/1915
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of Geological Survey;
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Mines and Minerals , Public Lands & Forestry Interests , State Affairs , State Normal College
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Brant
County of Residence Oakland
District: Saginaw 2
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/8/1910
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1911
Date Left Office: 12/31/1912
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: