Edward K. Ward Biography >From "History of Davenport and Scott County" Vol. II by Harry E. Downer-S. J. Clarke Publishing Co. 1910 Chicago. Surnames: Ward, Taylor, Crocker. Edward K. Ward, United States veterinary inspector, with offices in Davenport, was born in Guilford, Indiana, August 6 1864, his parents being Isaac B. and Emma (Taylor) Ward. He spent his early years in the Hoosier state and took advantage of her public-school opportunities. Later the citizens of his native town recommended him for the office of postmaster, in which capacity he rendered efficient service, and, known to be a stanch champion of the cause of education, he was also made school director. At the age of twenty-nine, Mr. Ward entered the veterinary college at Toronto, Canada, with the idea of more thoroughly fitting himself for his life work and after taking the full course secured his degree. Thus equipped he went to Cincinnati, Ohio, where he engaged for a time in the practice of his profession, and then further satisfied his educational ambitions by taking a post-graduate course in the Columbian Correspondence School of Washington, D. C. Soon afterward he removed to Chicago and entered the government service as assistant veterinary inspector. After passing some time there, he returned t Cincinnati and became assistant to the chief inspector. His next step was to come to Davenport, where he accepted his present important and responsible position as United States veterinary inspector, and where the associations formed by him have been sufficiently pleasant to warrant his expectation of remaining here permanently. The marriage of Mr. Ward and Miss Pearl Crocker, a young woman of his native state, was celebrated June 26, 1889. They have four children: Ama E., Pierman C., Erdine and Carl. The social is a pleasant ingredient in the composition of Mr. Ward's nature, and he enjoys membership in the Masonic body and in an organization known as the Grotto. He is to a great extent a self-made man, never satisfied with mediocrity, and a worthy citizen whose high aims are not confined to his profession but extend to every relation of life. ~~~~~~*~~~~~~ Elaine Rathmann Assist. CC: Scott Co, IA USGenWeb Project List Adm. for: *IA-CIVIL-WAR *IA-DANES