Biographical Sketch of John D. Ward, De Kalb County, Missouri

>From "History of Missouri, Andrew & DeKalb County" Published 1888,
				Goodspeed Publishing Company

Transcribed by: Penny Harrell (Incog3678@aol.com)

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John D. Ward, a thriving farmer of Dallas Township, was born in 
Adams Township, De Kalb County, on June 4, 1847.  He is the second
of ten children born to William H. and Ellen (Chrisham) Ward. They
are both natives of Scott County, KY., and in early life came with
their respective parents to Indiana.  They were married in Fountain
County, of that State, in 1844, and soon after immigrated to Missouri,
settling in De Kalb County, where they now live.  The father has given
his exclusive attention to farming, and has met with deserved success.
He and wife are worthy members of the Missionary Baptist Church.  In
politics he is a Democrat.  John D. was reared on his father's farm,
and in his youth received a good academic education.  In 1868 he pur-
chased, and the next year settled, the farm where he now resides.  He
owns 420 acres of land.  In 1882 he built a neat residence upon his
farm, at a cost of $1,800.  On April 1, 1869, he was united in marriage
with Miss Amanda J. Reed, of Texas, who is the daughter of George and
Mary Reed.  They have had seven children as follows:  Mary E., deceased;
Emma N., deceased; Luther T., William E., Franklin A., Orva H. and Iva
A. (twins).  Mr. Ward is a decided Democrat.  Mrs. Ward is a member of
the Christian Church.

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