William Ward (bishop)
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DioceseDiocese of Sodor and Man
In office1828–1838 (death)
PredecessorGeorge Murray
SuccessorJames Bowstead
William Ward | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Sodor and Man | |
| Diocese | Diocese of Sodor and Man |
| In office | 1828–1838 (death) |
| Predecessor | George Murray |
| Successor | James Bowstead |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 19 September 1762 Saintfield, Ireland |
| Died | 26 January 1838 (aged 75) |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Spouse | Annie Hammersley (1805-1841) |
William Ward (19 September 1762 – 26 January 1838) was an Anglican clergyman who served in the Church of England as the Bishop of Sodor and Man from 1828 to 1838.[1]
Born in Saintfield, near Belfast on 19 September 1761, Ward was ordained in the Anglican ministry as a deacon in 1788 and a priest in 1789.[2] In 1805, he married Anne Hammersley (died 1841), and they had two sons and five daughters.[2]
Ward was nominated Bishop of Sodor and Man by King George IV on 3 January 1828 and received royal assent on 28 January 1828.[1][3] He was consecrated on 9 March 1828 and enthroned on 27 October 1828.[1][3]
Ward died in office on 26 January 1838, aged 75, and was buried in Great Horkesley, Essex.[1][2][3]
