William Mitchell Ward (1839 - 1925)

Born 29 Apr 1839 in Lexington, Lafayette, Missouri

Ancestors

Husband of Louisa Jane Nelson — married 1858 in Polk County, OR

Husband of Elizabeth J. Fitzgerald — married Oct 1899 in Reno, NV

Descendants

Died 1 Jul 1925 at age 86 in Yountville, , California, USA

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Biography

William Mitchell Ward was born near the town of Lexington, LaFayette county, Missouri. About 1843, he moved with his parents to Johnson county, where his father had purchased a farm. "My father's name was Alexander Ward and my mother's maiden name was Margaret Masterson."

The family remained on the farm until Alexander sold out and started for Oregon about the first of April, 1854. Around Sunday, August 20th the wagon train was attacked by Snake Indians near Middleton, Idaho. Everyone was killed except William and his brother Newton who both survived to live long lives.

William and his brother were involved in the Northwestern Indian Wars and were part of a militia in Washington State.

William was married to Louisa Jane Nelson and to this union were born three boys, Jasper Arthur, William and Edward. He divorced and married Elizabeth Jane Hasrodt and to this union were born two girls, Louella "Ella" and Ethelyn. He divorced and married Elizabeth Jane Fitzgerald with no issue.

William spent the last month of life at the Veterans Home of California in Yountville and died there July 1, 1925, then was cremated on Jul 3rd in Oakland, California. To this date, it is unknown where his ashes are buried or scattered.

William worked as a farmer, merchant, Wells Fargo Stage Driver and Guard, Inn and Stable Owner, Horse Trader, and then as a Hotel Keeper in several towns in California. His memoir can be read here: William M Ward Memior

Find A Grave

Find A Grave Memorial# 50920662

Family

Wife 1: Louisa Jane Nelson

1. Jasper Arthur Ward

2. William Ward

3. Edward Ward

Wife 2: Elizabeth Jane Hasrodt

4. Louella "Ella" Ward

5. Ethelyn Ward

Wife 3: Elizabeth Jane Fitzgerald

Acknowledgments

Thank you to Kari Lemons for creating WikiTree profile Ward-7288 through the import of AprilFurmanancestors.ged on Jun 20, 2013.