Seeking info on John WARD born about 1812 in Dutchess County NY. He had a first wife, identity unknown. John WARD married as 2nd wife, Abigail SALISBURY b. 1815 Otsego County NY, lived in Orleans County, daughter of James SALISBURY and Abigail NOBLES. Family lived 1850 Town of Somerset, Niagara County, then 1860-1875, Town of Wilson, Niagara County. Both John and Abigail are buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Town of Wilson. Children all born NY included: Esther WARD b. about 1841; Hellen A. WARD b. abt 1843; Mary G. WARD b. abt 1847; James Henry WARD b. abt 1851 and who may have moved to Massena NY; Abiram LaVerne WARD, b. 8 Aug 1852, m. 1st Harriet A. DECKER and 2nd Gertrude RODGERS. He was often called "Verne WARD"; died 1917 LaSalle NY; Clarence L. WARD b. abt 1855; and at least 2 other children. Any connections with this WARD family? Any knowledge about John WARD's parents, siblings, 1st wife or descendants greatly appreciated. Sharon Poole Sherrick (SPSherrick@aol.com)