Elijah Ward
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Born: September 16, 1816
Birthplace: Sing Sing (Ossining), New York
Father: Israel Ward 1763 – 1837
Mother: Sarah Russell 1772 – 1863
Wife: Ellen Eliza Smith 1822 – 1893
(Buried: Woodlawn Cemetery, Bronx, New York)
Children: Unknown
Political Party: Democratic Party
Education:
Attended New York University Law School
Occupation before War:
1843 – 1853: Attorney in New York City, New York
1853 – 1855: New York State Judge Advocate General
1855 – 1857: Attorney in New York City, New York
1856: New York Delegate to Democratic Party National Convention
1857 – 1859: United States Congressman from New York
1857 – 1859: Member of House District of Columbia Committee
1858: Unsuccessful Candidate for...