Samuel Ward

American farmer, politician, and jurist (1725–1776)
Person human Q7412877
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Samuel Ward

Summary

Samuel Ward is a human[1]. He was born in Newport[2]. He was born on May 25, 1725[3]. He died in Philadelphia[4]. He died on March 26, 1776[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and judge[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (110 views/month, #7,273 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Samuel Ward's place of birth was Newport[2].
  • Samuel Ward passed away in Philadelphia[4].
  • Samuel Ward was born on May 25, 1725[3].
  • Samuel Ward died on March 26, 1776[5].
  • Burial took place at Common Burying Ground[9].
  • Samuel Ward's father was Richard Ward[10].
  • Samuel Ward's mother was Mary Tillinghast[11].
  • Among Samuel Ward's spouses was Hannah Ray[12].
  • A child of Samuel Ward was Samuel Ward Jr.[13].
  • A child of Samuel Ward was Deborah Greene[14].
  • Samuel Ward held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[15].
  • English was Samuel Ward's native language[16].
  • Samuel Ward's professions included politician[6].
  • Samuel Ward's professions included judge[7].
  • Samuel Ward held the position of colonial governor of Rhode Island[17].
  • Samuel Ward held the position of colonial governor of Rhode Island[18].
  • Samuel Ward held the position of Chief Justice of the Rhode Island Supreme Court[19].
  • Samuel Ward is recorded as male[20].
  • Samuel Ward's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Samuel Ward was affiliated with the independent politician[22].
  • Samuel Ward's Commons category is recorded as Samuel Ward (governor)[23].
  • The cause of death was smallpox[24].
  • Samuel Ward's family name is recorded as Ward[25].
  • Samuel Ward's given name is recorded as Samuel[26].
  • Samuel Ward's work location is recorded as Providence[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Samuel Ward's place of birth was Newport[2]. He was born on May 25, 1725[3]. His father was Richard Ward[10]. His mother was Mary Tillinghast[11]. English was his native language[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and judge[7]. Positions held include colonial governor of Rhode Island[17] and Chief Justice of the Rhode Island Supreme Court[19].

Personal Life

Samuel Ward was married to Hannah Ray[12]. Children include Samuel Ward Jr.[13], a politician[28], 1756–1832[29], of United States[30] and Deborah Greene[14]. He was affiliated with the independent politician[22].

Death and Burial

Samuel Ward died on March 26, 1776[5]. He died in Philadelphia[4]. The cause of death was smallpox[24]. He is buried at Common Burying Ground[9].

Why It Matters

Samuel Ward ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (110 views/month, #7,273 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was Samuel Ward born?

Born in Newport[2], Samuel Ward…

Where did Samuel Ward die?

Samuel Ward passed away in Philadelphia[4].

Who were Samuel Ward's parents?

Samuel Ward's father was Richard Ward[10]. Samuel Ward's mother was Mary Tillinghast[11].

Who was Samuel Ward married to?

Samuel Ward's spouses include Hannah Ray[12].

What did Samuel Ward do for work?

Samuel Ward worked as politician[6] and judge[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [21] . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . wikidata.org.
  11. [19] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  14. [22] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [7] . wikidata.org.
  18. [9] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 3d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death Philadelphia
    Child Samuel Ward Jr., Deborah Greene
    Cause of death smallpox
    Instance of human
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