(VI) Richard Ward, son of Judge Carder and Alice (Hazard) Hazard, was born November 1, 1770, died December 2, 1844. He was a prosperous farmer and lived and died on his farm at Matunuck, Rhode Island. He was for years an honored member of the Baptist church, and was always in his seat on Sunday morning, with a pew full of children. Late in life, when his sons were stalwart men and the daughters pleasant- faced women, the pew was always full, with the father at the head. His usual dress was a blue coat with brass buttons, but in winter he wore a long-brown surtout with a high collar. This dress gave him a distinct personality, making him seem like a man left over from another generation. He was highly respected by his townsmen, and was a good type of the honorable, upright country gentleman. He married Mary [Peckham] ...
