Charles Grosvenor Ward 1829
Born 1829, Charles Grosvenor Ward lived in Boston. He joined the Union Army during the American Civil War as a member of Company H, 25th Massachusetts Volunteers. He became first lieutenant in 1863 and fought in 16 engagements. Charles Grosvenor Ward died May 16, 1864 at the second Battle of Drewry’s Bluff (VA, near Richmond).
Served at Second and Third Continental Congress.
The Henshaw farm, which was adjacent to the Ward farm, had been leased to tenants who paid the Wards with a share of the produce. In 1843 this arrangement ended and the main farm took over all agricultural production.
The house was restored according to museum practices of the day. For instance, custom carpets with period-appropriate designs were produced and installed. The inside of the house has changed very little since this restoration, as it is no longer accepted practice to restore houses as...