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James Ward, a Civil War Navy Veteran, lived and worked in Highland Park, Illinois after his discharge from the United States Navy. Ward was born in New York State/

The Weisenberger family in the U.S. was headed by Albert Weisenberger, born in Germany. After emigrating at 20 years old, Albert worked as the gardener at the Ed V. Price estate, Bonita Vista, in Ravinia. Albert was married to Elise (nee Widmer) and they had two daughters, Elise Weisenberger Gieser and Marion W. Parker. The girls were raised on the estate and attended Ravinia School and Deerfield Shields High School.