Nicholas Ward (politician)
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Nicholas Ward was an Irish politician.
He was the oldest son of Bernard Ward and his wife Anne, daughter of Richard West. In 1661, he entered the Irish House of Commons
, sitting for Downpatrick
until 1666.
He married Sarah Buckworth, daughter of Theophilius Buckworth, and had by her two daughters and five sons. His grandson was Michael Ward
.
He was the oldest son of Bernard Ward and his wife Anne, daughter of Richard West. In 1661, he entered the Irish House of Commons
Irish House of Commons
The Irish House of Commons was the lower house of the Parliament of Ireland, that existed from 1297 until 1800. The upper house was the House of Lords...
, sitting for Downpatrick
Downpatrick (Parliament of Ireland constituency)
Downpatrick was a constituency represented in the Irish House of Commons until 1800.-History:In the Patriot Parliament of 1689 summoned by King James II, Downpatrick was not represented.-1689–1801:...
until 1666.
He married Sarah Buckworth, daughter of Theophilius Buckworth, and had by her two daughters and five sons. His grandson was Michael Ward
Michael Ward (Irish politician)
Michael Ward was an Irish politician and lawyer.He was the second son of Bernard Ward and his wife Mary Ward, daughter of Richard Ward. Ward entered the Irish House of Commons for Down in 1713. In 1715 and 1727, he stood also for Bangor, however chose to sit for Down both times...
.