Wiley Waddill Ward- South Boston,Va
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Wiley Waddill Ward was the first mayor of South Boston,Va
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Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 04/21/2020
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Seventeen fire hydrants in downtown South Boston, Va were painted to represent historical characters of South Boston, VA. This hydrant was painted by Kay Lewis. Wiley served in the Civil War as a Lieutenant in Co. I,4th Virginia Infantry Regiment. After settling in South Boston he was one of the seven original town council members and was elected Mayor at its first meeting in February of 1884. Ward was also one of the founders of the Times newspaper in 1890. He served as editor for nine years after the name changed to the Halifax Gazette. From 1914-1920 he served as the local postmaster. History says that Ward was always cold and wore an overcoat year round.
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