Lyman M. Ward | |
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Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the Berrien 1st district | |
In office January 1, 1879 – January 1, 1883 | |
Preceded by | Silas Ireland |
Succeeded by | Lawrence C. Fyfe |
Personal details | |
Born | Cattaraugus County, New York, U.S. | October 6, 1836
Died | January 19, 1909 Benton Harbor, Michigan, U.S. | (aged 72)
Cause of death | Heart failure |
Resting place | Crystal Springs Cemetery, Benton Harbor, Michigan |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse |
Ellen Louisa "Nellie" Childs
(m. 1882–1909) |
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Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army Union Army |
Years of service | 1861–1865 |
Rank | |
Unit | 1st Reg. Wis. Vol. Infantry |
Commands | 14th 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.