Marcus Ward
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About
Republican politician who served as the 21st Governor of New Jersey from 1866 to 1869. He also spent time as the chairman of the Republican National Committee.
Before Fame
He was a philanthropist and businessman.
Trivia
Behind the Newark Museum is a memorial plaque dedicated to him.
Family Life
His ancestors helped to found Newark in 1666.
Associated With
He worked with President Abraham Lincoln in passing the Thirteenth amendment to abolish slavery.