Shrewsbury in Worcester County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Ward Family Monument
Photographed by Conrad Ward, August 16, 2024
1. Middle Plaque
(middle plaque)
Major General Artemas Ward, son of Col. Nahum Ward, H.U. 1748; 1762 a Justice, and 1776, Chief Justice of the C.C. Pleas for the County of Worcester. 1758 a Major in the expedition against Canada. 1759 appointed Col.; 1766 his commission, as Col., revoked for his inflexible opposition to arbitrary power; whereupon he informed the Royal Governor that he had been twice honored. 1768 chosen one of the Executive Council and by the Royal Governor, and for the same reason, negatived and deprived of a seat at the Board. 1775 appointed to the command of the Army at Cambridge; and by the Continental Congress, first Maj. General in the Army of the Revolution. 1779 appointed a member of the Continental Congress and under the Federal Government, repeatedly elected a member. 16 years a Rep. from this town in the Legislature and in 1785 Speaker of the House of Representatives. Firmness of mind and integrity of purpose were characteristic of his whole life-so that he was never swayed by the applause or censure of man, but ever acted under a deep sense of duty to his country and accountability to his God. Long will his
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Sarah Wife of Gen Artemas Ward Dec 13 1788 AE 63
Capt. Nahum Ward Son of Gen. Ward March 6, 1778 in the army. AE 24
Martha Daughter of Gen. Ward July 25, 1781. AE 21
(left plaque)
Dea William Ward (d. Marlborough, MA)
From England Marlborough, Aug. 10, 1687 AE 87
Benjamin son of Col Nahum & Martha Ward
April 22, 1717 AE 12 mos. First Death in Town
Capt William Ward (d. Marlborough MA)
Son of Dea Ward Marlboro Nov. 23, 1697 AE 37
Martha Daughter of Col. Nahum & Martha Ward July 2, 1794 AE 78
Col Nahum Ward Son of Capt W. Ward May 7, 1754 AE 68
Martha Relict of Col Nahum Ward July 1, 1755 AE 68
Charles G. Ward Son of TW & HPW Adj't 24 Regiment Mass. Vol.
Killed in Battle at Drury's Bluff, Va May 16, 1864 AE 34
Elizabeth Dau of TW & HP Ward April 12, 1900 AE 59
Artemas Son of Thomas W. & Harriet P. Ward
Oct. 29, 1833. AE 5 ys.
Harriet Dau of TW & HP Ward July 29, 1909 AE 66
Florence G. Dau of S.D. and A.M. Ward April 1, 1949 age 93
Thomas W. Ward Son of Thos W & Elizabeth Ward July 2, 1890 AE 91
Harriet
Photographed by Conrad Ward, August 16, 2024
2. Left Plaque
Samuel D. Ward Son of Thos W & Harriet P. Ward Nov 18, 1908 AE 82
Abigail M. Wife of Samuel D. Ward April 16, 1917. AE 87
Ella Hapgood Dau. of S.D. & A.M. Ward Jan. 26, 1915. AE 60
Clara Denny Dau. of S.D. & A.M. Ward Jan. 18, 1921. AE 63
(right plaque)
Artemas Ward son of Thomas W. & Elizabeth Ward. Dec. 31. 1816 AE 26
A. H. Ward (d. Newton MA) son of T.W. & E. Ward Feb. 18, 1864 AE 79
Harriet Williams Wife of William Williams & daughter
of Thos. W. & Elizabeth Ward. Nov. 13, 1824 AE 37
Eliza Maria Antoinette Oct. 16, 1821 AE 3 yrs. 8 mos. & 8 da.
Joseph Ward Son of Thomas W. & Elizabeth Ward Oct. 2d. 1821 AE 32
Nahum Ward (d. Ohio) Son of T.W. & E. Ward Apr. 6, 1860 AE 74
John Tucker (d. Newton MA) Son of A.H. & S.H. Ward Died in Boston,
Nov. 2, 1840 AE 24.5 mos.
Sarah H. Dau. Of T.W. & E. Ward 70 yrs. Wid of B.P. Putnam.
June 30, 1894 AE 94
Frances Caroline Augusta, 23d Oct. 1821 AE 1.8 mos. & 20 da.
Daughter of Andrew H. & Sarah H. Ward. Esq.
Thomas Walter Ward Esq. 19 years High Sheriff of Worc. Co.
Aug. 20, 1835. AE 77
Elizabeth
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3. Right Plaque
Rev. Henry Dana Son of Thomas W. & Elizabeth Ward AE 87
Topics. This historical marker and monument is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Patriots & Patriotism • War, French and Indian • War, US Revolutionary.
Location. 42° 17.903′ N, 71° 42.856′ W. Marker is in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, in Worcester County. It can be reached from the intersection of Boylston Street and Prospect Street, on the left when traveling north. Located near the southeast corner entrance to Mountain View Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Shrewsbury MA 01545, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker and monument is in the Quiet Corner and in Greater Worcester. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within
Photographed by Conrad Ward, August 16, 2024
4. Ward Family Monument
Also see . . .
1. Artemas Ward (Wikipedia). (Submitted on August 20, 2024, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut.)
2. Mountain View Cemetery. (Submitted on August 20, 2024, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut.)
Photographed by Conrad Ward, August 16, 2024
5. Ward Family Mausoleum
Located nearby
Credits. This page was last revised on August 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 20, 2024, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 220 times since then and 76 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 20, 2024, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
