Ward, John Elliott, 1814-1902

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John Elliott Ward (1814-1902) was born 2 October 1814 in Sunbury, Georgia and was a lawyer and a diplomat. He practiced law in Savannah, Georgia and was also involved in the Georgia state legislature from 1839-1857 and was the Speaker of the House from 1853-1854. Ward also served as a U.S. minister to China from 1858-1860. In 1866, he moved to New York and practiced law there until his death on 29 November 1902.

From the description of John Elliott Ward letter, 1900. (Georgia Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 289014240

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referencedIn MacIntosh, Maria Jane, 1803-1878. Letters to Mrs. Baker and Mrs. Field [manuscript], 1854 October 4 and n.d. University of Virginia. Library
referencedIn General Records of the Department of State. 1763 - 2002. Despatches from Diplomatic Officers. 1789 - 1906. Despatches from Diplomatic Officers, China. 1/14/1859 - 1/23/1860. Despatch from United States Minister to China John Elliott Ward to Secretary of State Lewis Cass National Archives at College Park
referencedIn General Records of the Department of State. 1763 - 2002. Despatches from Diplomatic Officers. 1789 - 1906. Despatches from Diplomatic Officers, China National Archives at College Park
referencedIn Ward, John Elliott, 1814-1902. Papers, 1893. Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library
referencedIn Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States Commandery of the State of Massachusetts Civil War collection, 1724-1933 (inclusive); 1861-1912 (bulk). Houghton Library
referencedIn Cobb, Howell, 1815-1868. Letter, 1856. Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project
referencedIn Van Valkenburg, Frank B.,. Collected items, 1807-1867. Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project
creatorOf Ward, John Elliott, 1814-1902. John Elliott Ward letter, 1900. Georgia Historical Society
referencedIn General Records of the Department of State. 1763 - 2002. Despatches from Diplomatic Officers. 1789 - 1906. Despatches from Diplomatic Officers, China. 1/14/1859 - 1/23/1860. Despatch from United States Minister to China John Elliott Ward to Secretary of State Lewis Cass National Archives at College Park
creatorOf Ward, John Elliott, 1814-1902. Papers, 1893. Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library
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