Background
Ward, Harry Frederick was born on October 15, 1873 in London, England. Son of Harry and Fanny (Jeffery) Ward.
Ward, Harry Frederick was born on October 15, 1873 in London, England. Son of Harry and Fanny (Jeffery) Ward.
Came to the United States, 1891. Educated University of Southern California. Bachelor of Arts, Northwestern University, 1897.
Master of Arts, Harvard, 1898.
Doctor of Laws, University Wisconsin, 1931.
Head resident Northwestern University Settlement, Chicago 1898-1900. Ordained to ministry Methodist Episcopal Church, 1899. Pastor Wabash Avenue, 47th Saint, Union Avenue churches, Chicago, Euclid Avenue Church, Oak Park, Illinois, 1899-1912.
A founder Methodist Federation Social Service, 1907, editorial secretary, 1907-1911, general secretary, editor Social Questions Bulletin, 1911-1944.
Professor social service, Boston University School Theology, 1913-1918. Professor Christian ethics Union Theological Seminary, New York City, 1918-1941, emeritus, since 1941.
Chairman Civil Liberties Union, 1920-1940, American League Against War and Fascism, also American League for Peace and Democracy, 1934-1940.
Member Phi Beta Kappa, Delta Sigma Rho, Delta Tau Delta.
Married Daisy Kendall, April. Children: Gordon Hugh, Lynd Kendall, Muriel.