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Samuel Ward (May 25, 1725 – March 26, 1776) was an American farmer, politician, Rhode Island Supreme Court justice, governor of the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, and delegate to the Continental Congress where he signed the Continental Association.
One of the principal architects of that party system, Ward would three times win election as governor–in 1762, 1765, and 1766. Although he lacked legal training, in 1761, the General Assembly chose him as the colony’s chief justice.
Sep 24, 2018 · Samuel Ward was a longtime leader of Rhode Island politics when the American Revolutionary War broke out. Ward and his longtime rival put their differences aside to fight a greater enemy: Great Britain. In doing so, they set the colonies on the course toward independence. Samuel Ward.
Samuel Ward (May 25, 1725 – March 26, 1776) was an American farmer, politician, Rhode Island Supreme Court justice, governor of the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, and delegate to the Continental Congress where he signed the Continental Association.
Apr 13, 2009 · TV News Understanding 9/11. Featured. All Video; ... The life and services of Governor Samuel Ward, of Rhode Island, a member of the Continental congress in 1774 ...
4 days ago · Samuel Ward was an American farmer, politician, Supreme Court Justice, Governor of Rhode Island and a delegate to the Continental Congress. Born in Newport, he was the son of Rhode Island Governor Richard Ward. Ward got his start in politics as a delegate from Westerly and was elected Governor in 1758. He was defeated by […]
Samuel Ward (1725–1776) was a farmer, politician, Supreme Court Justice, Governor of the Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, and a delegate to the Continental Congress.
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