William Bard

William Bard
President of the New York Life Insurance and Trust Company
In office
1830–1847
Preceded byInaugural holder
Succeeded byMorris Franklin
Personal details
Born(1778-04-04)April 4, 1778
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedOctober 17, 1853(1853-10-17) (aged 75)
Staten Island, New York, U.S.
Spouse
Catherine Cruger
(m. 1802)
Children14, including John Bard
Parent(s)Samuel Bard
Mary Bard
Alma materColumbia College

William Bard (April 4, 1778 – October 17, 1853) was a lawyer and pioneer in life insurance who founded the New York Life Insurance and Trust Company.