Richard Ward (April 15, 1689 - August 21, 1763) was an American politician, the Governor of Rhode Island from July 1740, when he assumed the office on the death of the former Governor, until 1743. A Newport Rhode Island native, Ward had previously held the position of General-Recorder of Rhode Island from 1714 to 1730. He was elected Deputy Governor in May 1740.
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