Richard Ward (abt. 1575 - bef. 1635)

Born about 1575 in Stretton, Rutland, England

Husband of Joyce (Unknown) Ward — married 1607 in Stretton, Rutland, England

Descendants

Died before 19 Jul 1635 before about age 60 in Stretton, Rutland, England

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Biography

The location and birth/christening date for Richard Ward have not been found. At the time of his death in 1635 he had been married twice and had several children.^[1]

Richard was married first to a woman whose identity is unknown. They had one son, Thomas, who was named in Richard's will.^[1]

He married second Joice, whose birth surname is unknown. The date and location of the ceremony have also not been located. They had eight children together; Joice survived him and emigrated to New England.^[1]

Richard's will was dated April 22 of 1635;^[2] it was proved on October 2 of the same year by Joice, the executrix.^[1]

Children

1. Thomas
2. Mary b ca 1607; m John Fletcher; emigrated to New England
3. Edward; married with children, predeceased his father
4. Anthony
5. William
6. Robert
7. John b ca 1625; emigrated to New England
8. Richard buried at Stretton in 1631
9. Richard buried at Stretton in 1633

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3} Hutchinson, J.R. "Ward of Connecticut I, Widow Joice Ward of Wethersfield." New York Genealogical and Biological Record. Volume 49, July 1918. Page 264.
2. ↑ The National Archives; Kew, England; Prerogative Court of Canterbury and Related Probate Jurisdictions: Will Registers; Class: PROB 11; Piece: 169 Ancestry Record 5111 #844255