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CPT Charles Ward Veteran

Birth
Augusta County, Virginia, USA
Death
20 Jan 1839 (aged 69)
Mason County, Kentucky, USA
Burial
Old Washington, Mason County, Kentucky, USA Add to Map
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Son of James Ward and Phoebe Lockhart
Married Elizabeth Waters on August 26, 1794, Martin Co., KY. She died August 30, 1859, Mason Co., KY.

In 1792, Charles participated in a minor skirmish against Indians. In the War of 1812, he was commissioned as a Captain and commanded a company.

Military: War of 1812
Occupation: Sheriff
Son of James Ward and Phoebe Lockhart
Married Elizabeth Waters on August 26, 1794, Martin Co., KY. She died August 30, 1859, Mason Co., KY.

In 1792, Charles participated in a minor skirmish against Indians. In the War of 1812, he was commissioned as a Captain and commanded a company.

Military: War of 1812
Occupation: Sheriff

Inscription

Captain Charles Ward
Born January 30, 1769
Died January 2, 1839
Aged 70 Years
As pioneer – he was brave, intrepid and fearless.
As a Public Officer – honest and faithful to his trust
As a Citizen – upright, public spirited and charitable
As a Christian – devout.

(As quoted in Scenes of Washington by Edna Hunter Best, 1936, for the 150th Anniversary of the Founding of the Town of Washington



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