Martin Ward (1803 - 1843)

Born Mar 1803 in China, Kennebec County, Maine, USA

Ancestors

Biography

Rev. Martin WARD born March 1803 in Harlem, Lincoln, Maine (now China, Kennebec, Maine)

In 1832, Rev. Martin Ward preached for a while in Waterville and organized a class of seven persons of which James Parker was leader. In 1833, Rev. P. P. Morrill preached here once in four weeks on the Sabbath. In 1835, Rev. Marcus Wight rendered the same service and the membership was increased to twenty-five. Because of discouragements, the meetings were discontinued, and the ground abandoned until 1843, when Waterville was made a mission station with Rev. Luther P. French preacher in charge. The Town Hall was secured for meetings--a good congregation gathered and a Sunday-school organized.

Sources

• Find a Grave, database and images (: accessed 05 November 2022), memorial page for Rev Martin Ward (Mar 1803–18 Oct 1843), Find A Grave: Memorial #69350298, citing Methodist Church Cemetery, Vassalboro, Kennebec County, Maine, USA; Maintained by Mel Fletcher (contributor 47413246) .