At the age of 18 , he attended the Florida Constitutional Convention of 1838 , in Port St. Joe , Florida .
In 1838 and 1839 , Ward served on the Florida Territorial Council .
At the age of 18 , Ward attended the Florida Constitutional Convention of 1838 , in Port St. Joe , Florida .
In 1838 and 1839 , Ward served on the Florida Territorial Council .