John Ward (1779–1855)

John Ward (22 December 1779 – 24 February 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 (MP) 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 Archived 10 August 2010 at the Wayback Machine.
  2. The Gentleman's Magazine Vol 147 - 1830
  3. http://www.leighrayment.com/commons/Lcommons2.htm
  4. "No. 19238". The London Gazette. 9 February 1835. pp. 235–236.
Parliament of the United Kingdom
Preceded by
The Lord Hotham
Rowland Stephenson
Member of Parliament for Leominster
1830
With: The Lord Hotham
Succeeded by
The Lord Hotham
William Marshall


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