William Henry Ward, USN

As I mentioned earlier, William Henry Ward was in the U.S. Navy until the Civil War.

From the Naval Historical Center U.S. Navy & Marine Corps Officers 1775-1900.

Midshipman  17 February 1849

Passed Midshipman   12 June 1855

Master  16 September 1855

Lieutenant  9 September 1856

Dismissed 16 July 1861

I was unable to learn anything more about his U.S. Navy service.

After this, he joined the Confederate Navy.

--Old B-Runner