Nelson W. Ward
Nelson W. Ward was a United States Army Medal of Honor recipient, honored for his actions while a private in the 11th Pennsylvania Cavalry during the Battle of Staunton River Bridge of the American Civil War. He also was the author of one book.
Ward was born in Columbiana County, Ohio, on November 20, 1837. He was married to Emily Emma Jane Hall on September 14, 1865. The couple moved to Greene County, Missouri shortly after their marriage. Nelson and Emma had two children Joseph Edgar, born September 22, 1866 and Virginia, born 1869.
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