Marcus Lawrence Ward

Marcus Ward
Ward c. 1860
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Jersey's 6th district
In office March 4, 1873 – March 4, 1875
Preceded by	Constituency established
Succeeded by	Frederick Teese
Chair of the Republican National Committee
In office September 3, 1866 – May 21, 1868
Preceded by	Henry Raymond
Succeeded by	William Claflin
21st Governor of New Jersey
In office January 16, 1866 – January 19, 1869
Preceded by	Joel Parker
Succeeded by	Theodore Randolph
Personal details
Born	Marcus Lawrence Ward (1812-11-09)November 9, 1812 Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
Died	April 25, 1884(1884-04-25) (aged 71) Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
Resting place	Mount Pleasant Cemetery
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Susan Longworth Morris (1840–1884)
Children	8
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Marcus Lawrence Ward (November 9, 1812 – April 25, 1884) was an American Republican Party politician, who served as the 21st governor of New Jersey from 1866 to 1869 and represented Essex County for one term from 1873 to 1875.