Harry Ward 1871-1959

Henry Patrick Ward, known as Harry Ward, was long-serving engineer for the DAR from Yarmouth. His home on Huntington Street in Yarmouth from 1919 to 1958 is now a heritage house.^[1]

He passed away on January 3, 1959 at the age of 87. A collection of his papers and photographs were sold at auction in Halifax on March 23, 2019.^[2]

Gallery

Engineer Harry Ward in his working clothes, possibly at his Yarmouth home after a run, undated.
Engineer's certificate from the Dominion Atlantic Railway for Harry Ward, January 28, 1909.
Engineer Harry Ward, News agent Harry MacKinley and the crew of a passenger train, probably the "Flying Bluenose" at the Yarmouth Station, circa 1910.
Locomotive No. 21 "Fortuna" with engineer Harry Ward and an unidentified fireman, circa 1915.
DAR Engine No. 43 with Train No. 98, at Digby Wharf with engineer Harry Ward on left & wharf agent McBride on right, SS Princess Helene in distance, circa 1930s.
Engine No. 37, engineer Harry Ward with Train No. 98, at Digby Wharf with SS Princess Helene, circa 1930s.
Engineer Harry Ward with locomotive No. 547, circa 1945.
Locomotive No. 547 at Yarmouth with crew, including engineer Harry Ward, circa 1945.
Locomotive No. 547 and crew including Harry Ward at Yarmouth, circa 1945.