About Edward Ward
Edward Ward was a businessman and politician of the United States. Originally from Virginia, Ward was a land owner and Tennessee state legislator. Ward bought Andrew Jackson's second plantation, the 640-acre Hunter's Hill, from him for $10,000 in 1804. Ward served as president of the Clover Bottom Jockey Club, reportedly won $500 in gold off Andrew Jackson in a bet on a fight between gaffed cocks, and along with Jackson was involved in land speculations in the vicinity of Huntsville, and Florence, Alabama. In 1809, Ward bought 4,500 acres (7.0 mi2) of land in western Madison County, Alabama for over US$13,000.
- Occupation
- politician
- Died
- 1837
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