Michael Ward (1683 – 21 February 1759)[1] was an Irish politician and lawyer.
He was the second son of Bernard Ward and his wife Mary Ward, daughter of Richard Ward.[2] Ward entered the Irish House of Commons for Down in 1713.[1] In 1715 and 1727, he stood also for Bangor, however chose to sit for Down both times.[1] In the latter year Ward was appointed a Justice of the Court of King's Bench (Ireland), an office he held until 1758.[2] He transformed Killough into a port and let build a road to Castle Ward, the family's residence.[3]
In 1709, he married Anne Catharine Hamilton, daughter of James Hamilton.[4] They had three children, a daughter and two sons.[5] His only surviving son Bernard was elevated to the Peerage of Ireland as Viscount Bangor.[4]
| Parliament of Ireland | ||
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| Preceded by John Hawkins Magill Nicholas Price |
Member of Parliament for Down 1713 – 1727 With: Nicholas Price 1713–1715 Trevor Hill 1715–1717 Sir John Rawdon, 3rd Bt 1717–1724 Robert Hawkins Magill 1724–1727 |
Succeeded by Robert Hawkins Magill Arthur Hill |
| Preceded by Capel Moore Robert Ward |
Member of Parliament for Bangor 1715 – 1716 With: Hans Hamilton |
Succeeded by Edward Riggs Acheson Moore |
| Preceded by Edward Riggs Acheson Moore |
Member of Parliament for Bangor 1727 With: Acheson Moore |
Succeeded by Sir Robert Maude, 1st Bt Acheson Moore |