Lyman M. Ward

Lyman M. Ward
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the Berrien 1st district
In office
January 1, 1879 – January 1, 1883
Preceded bySilas Ireland
Succeeded byLawrence C. Fyfe
Personal details
Born(1836-10-06)October 6, 1836
Cattaraugus County, New York, U.S.
DiedJanuary 19, 1909(1909-01-19) (aged 72)
Benton Harbor, Michigan, U.S.
Cause of deathHeart failure
Resting placeCrystal Springs Cemetery, Benton Harbor, Michigan
Political partyRepublican
Spouse
Ellen Louisa "Nellie" Childs
(m. 1882⁠–⁠1909)
Signature
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Branch/serviceUnited States Army
Union Army
Years of service1861–1865
Rank
Unit1st Reg. Wis. Vol. Infantry
Commands14th Reg. Wis. Vol. Infantry
Battles/wars

Lyman Munson Ward (October 6, 1836 – January 19, 1909) was an American farmer, Republican politician, and Union Army colonel in the American Civil War. He served four years in the Michigan House of Representatives, and received an honorary brevet to brigadier general after his service in the war.