Background
Pickard, Ward Wilson was born on March 24, 1878 in Wilson, New York, United States. Son of Ward Beecher and Myra (Gibbs) Pickard.
Pickard, Ward Wilson was born on March 24, 1878 in Wilson, New York, United States. Son of Ward Beecher and Myra (Gibbs) Pickard.
Bachelor of Arts, Wesleyan University, Connecticut, 1899. Bachelor of Laws, New York Law School, 1902.
Admitted to New York bar, 1902. In practice, 1902-1915, and since 1925. President Eagle Saving & Loan Company, Brooklyn, New York, 1915-1917.
Treasurer Seabrook Company, Bridgeton, New Jersey, 1919-1925.
President Plains Oil Corporation, Wichita. Kansas, since 1925; deputy administrator paper division National Rifle Association, 1933-1934.
Coördinator paper industries, 1935-1936, manager eastern container group since 1936. Corpl. 1st Connecticut Volunteer Infantry, Spanish-American War, 1898.
Chief of contract division and chairman claims board Quartermaster Corps., 1917-1919.
Member Alpha Delta Phi. Clubs: Yountakah Country (Nutley, New Jersey).
Married Alice Rossington, September 14, 1910. Children: William Rossington, Nicholas, Mary Linn.