John Ward (1779–1855)

John Ward (22 Dec 1779 - 24 Feb 1855) was a British politician.

Ward had Holwood House built for him between 1823 and 1826 and resided there.[1][2]

Ward was a Member of Parliament for Leominster from 11 Feb 1830 to 2 August 1830.[3]

Ward was High Sheriff of Kent in 1835.[4]

He died aged 75.

References

  1. ^ Parks and Gardens UK - Holwood Park, Bromley
  2. ^ The Gentleman's Magazine Vol 147 - 1830
  3. ^ http://www.leighrayment.com/commons/Lcommons2.htm
  4. ^ London Gazette: no. 19238. pp. 235–236. 9 February 1835. Retrieved 2008-09-21.
Parliament of the United Kingdom
Preceded by
Rowland Stephenson
Beaumont Hotham		 MP for Leominster
1830		 Succeeded by
William Marshall
Beaumont Hotham