US Con Ward, Elijah - U.S. Congressman, NY

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​

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1853 – 1855: New York State Judge Advocate General​

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1855 – 1857: Attorney in New York City, New York​

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1856: New York Delegate to Democratic Party National Convention​

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1857 – 1859: United States Congressman from New York

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1857 – 1859: Member of House District of Columbia Committee​

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1858: Unsuccessful Candidate for reelection to U.S. Congress​

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1859 – 1861: Attorney in New York City, New York​

Civil War Career:

1861 – 1865: United States Congressman from New York​

1861 – 1863: Member of House Interstate and Foreign Commerce​

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1863–1865: Ranking Member House interstate and Foreign Commerce​

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1863 – 1865: Member of House Roads and Canals Committee​

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1864: Unsuccessful Candidate for Reelection to U.S. Congress​

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1865: Voted against the 13th​ Amendment to U.S. Constitution​

Occupation after War:

1865 – 1875: Attorney in New York City, New York​

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1875 – 1877: United States Congressman from New York​

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1875 – 1877: Member of House Interstate and Foreign Commerce​

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1876: Unsuccessful Candidate for reelection to U.S. Congress​

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1877 – 1882: Attorney in New York City, New York​

Died: February 7, 1882

Place of Death: Roslyn, New York

Age at time of Death: 65 years old

Burial Place: Woodlawn Cemetery, Bronx, New York