Legislator Details
Lyman M. Ward
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Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 42
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 10/5/1836
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County: Cattaraugus County, NY
Country: US
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Number of Children: 0
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Military Service: United States Army
Occupation: fruit grower
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Education:
common school and high school
Biographical Sketch:
He moved to Wisconsin in 1850 and then to Michigan in 1866. He enlisted in Company I, 1st Regiment, Wiscosin Volunteers in 1861; appointed Orderly Sergeant; commissioned captin and rose through the ranks to Colonel of the 14th Regiment, Wiscinsin V. V. Infantry. After 2 years as Colonel he acheived the brevet rank of Brigadier General.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Reform School, Ways and Means
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Benton Harbor
County of Residence Berrien
District: Berrien 1
District Description: Townships of Bainbridge, Benton, Berrien, Hagar, Oronoko, Pipestone, Sodus and Watervliet
Date Elected: 11/2/1880
Date Sworn In: 1/5/1881
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Fisheries, Horticulture , Reform School
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Benton Harbor
County of Residence Berrien
District: Berrien 1
District Description: Townships of Bainbridge, Benton, Berrien, Hagar,
Oronoko, Pipestone, Sodus and Watervliet
Date Elected: 11/5/1878
Date Sworn In: 1/1/1879
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Single
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