William Ward

Biography

William Ward’s life in Chester was marked by quiet dedication to family and community, a steady presence through decades of change in the nineteenth century. Though little is recorded about his profession, those who knew him remembered a man willing to lend a hand, share a story, and stand firm in friendship.

His gentle influence enriched the lives of neighbors and kin, and upon his passing in 1895 he was interred in Chester Rural Cemetery, leaving behind the comfort of countless small acts of care.