Descendants of John Ward

Note: Ref. 12 speculates about possible connections between this WARD family and various others.

John WARD, b. ca. 1669, d. 1707 in the British garrison at Gibraltar, bur. there 17 Dec 1707 aged 38. Served with Admiral Sir George Rooke and Prince George of Hesse-Darmstadt in the British capture of Gibraltar, Jul 1704. Said to have been "in the military service" (ref. 8a) and to have "borne arms with honour and died in the British service" (ref. 14), but described as a merchant at his burial in 1707. [ref. 2a,3,8a,12,14]

John WARD, b. ca. 1707 in the British garrison at Gibraltar, m. Jan 1749 Rebecca RAPHAEL (Spanish, from a Jewish family of Genoese origin, b. ca. 1732, d. 18 Aug 1768, bur. at Ealing), d. at Highbury Place, London, 14 Apr 1791, bur. at Ealing. A merchant in Spain and for many years the paymaster of the British garrison at Gibraltar. Later a merchant in London and a director of the East India Docks there, residing for "many years" at Highbury Place. Settled in England in 1782. His monument at Ealing has this epitaph: "He was a man not so much distinguished for his length of days as in employments of labour and trust, for perseverance unremitting, and for honour unblemished." [ref. 1,3,8a,12,14]
1. John WARD, d. abroad aged 35. A merchant in London in partnership with his brother George. [ref. 8a]
2. George WARD, b. ca 1751, m. Mary WOODFALL (daughter of Henry Sampson WOODFALL, d. Nov 1813, bur. at Cowes, Isle of Wight), d. 18 Feb 1829 at his mansion, Northwood House, Northwood, near West Cowes, in his 78th year. A "very eminent Spanish and Mediterranean merchant in the city of London" who "amassed a princely fortune" (ref. 8a). Of Soho Square, London, but in 1793, began buying land in Northwood; by 1858, the family was said to own four-fifths of the parish. In 1820, with partner William FITZHUGH, established the Isle of Wight Royal Mail Steam Packet Company, the first steamer service between Cowes and Southampton and a predecessor of the Red Funnel ferry service, which still operates. [ref. 2g,2k,3,7,8a,12]
  1. George Henry WARD, b. ca. 1786, m. 12 Sep 1817 at Enfield, Mary SAUNDERS (stepdaughter of George's aunt Charity WARD), d. 27 Sep 1849. Of Northwood Park, Northwood. [ref. 1,2f,2k,3,8a,12]
    1. A daughter, b. and d. 18 Feb 1819. [ref. 1]
  2. William WARD, b. Jul 1787 at Highbury Place, London, m. 26 Apr 1811 at Tisbury, Wiltshire, Emily Christian COMBE (b. ca. 1792, d. 24 Sep 1848 aged 56, bur. at Hammersmith, fifth daughter of Hervey COMBE, a member of parliament and alderman of the City of London), d. 30 Jun 1847 at Wyndham Place, London, bur. at Hammersmith with his wife and one daughter. Educated at Winchester College and trained in banking at Amsterdam. An eminent merchant, director of the Bank of England, member of parliament for the City of London, and champion cricketer. For more details of his commercial, political, and sporting career, see his obituary in the Gentleman's Magazine. In 1847, two of his daughters were deceased, and the other two were unmarried. [ref. 6,2k,8a,12]
    1. William George WARD, b. 21 Mar 1812 at Bloomsbury Square, London, m. 31 Mar 1845 Frances Mary WINGFIELD (b. ca. 1816 at Worcester, youngest daughter of Rev. John WINGFIELD, D.D., prebendary of Worcester), d. 6 Jul 1882 at London. Educated at Winchester College and Oxford University (Christ Church, matriculated 26 Nov 1830 aged 18, B.A. Lincoln College 1834, fellow Balliol College 1834-1835, M.A. 1837, mathematics and logic lecturer, junior bursar 1841, senior bursar 1842). Prominent in the Oxford tractarian movement. Ordained in the Church of England, 1840. Author of Ideal of a Christian Church, 1844. Converted to Catholicism and deprived of his M.A., 1845. Wrote for the Rambler and the Tablet. Taught theology at St. Edmund's College, Ware, Hertfordshire, 1851-1858. Received doctorate degree from Pope Pius IX, 1854. Edited the Dublin Review, an influential Catholic quarterly, 1863-1878. With the poet Alfred, Lord Tennyson, and Archbishop Manning of Westminster, founded the Metaphysical Society, 1869. In 1881, a landed proprietor and lord of the manor, living with his wife and their daughter Margaret at Weston Manor, Freshwater, Hampshire. [ref. 3,4e,6,8a,13]
      1. Edmund [ref. 5 says Edward] Granville WARD (eldest son), m. by 1886, alive 1901. In 1886, lord of the manor and principal landowner of Northwood. [ref. 3,5]
      2. Wilfrid Philip WARD, b. 1856 at Ware, d. 1916. Wrote biographies of his father and of Cardinal Newman. Edited the Dublin Review from 1906. In 1881, a student at Ushaw College, Esh, Durham. [ref. 4e,6]
      3. Bernard Nicholas WARD, b. 1857, d. 1920. President of St. Edmund's College. First bishop of Brentwood. Author on the history of the Catholic church in England. [ref. 6]
      4. Margaret M. WARD, b. ca. 1860 at Northwood. [ref. 4e]
    2. Henry WARD, b. ca. 1814. In 1847, in India in the 33rd Regiment of Native Infantry. [ref. 2k,8a]
    3. Matthew WARD, d. ca. 1843. In the Bengal Cavalry. [ref. 2k,8a]
    4. Arthur Robert WARD, d. ca. 1829. A godson of the Duke of Wellington. [ref. 2k,8a]
    5. Emily Mary WARD, d. ca. 1839. [ref. 2k]
    6. Alicia Frances WARD, d. ca. 1869. [ref. 2k]
    7. Caroline Elizabeth WARD, b. ca. 1845. [ref. 2k]
    8. Another daughter. [ref. 8a]
  3. John Robert WARD, b. ca. 1789, m. 31 Dec 1823 at St. George, Hanover Square, London, Grace LYND (second daughter of Charles LYND of Ireland), d. without issue 1833. At his marriage in 1823, of St. Mary Woolnoth, London. [ref. 2k,2n,8a,8c,12]
  4. Henry Baynes WARD, b. ca. 1792 at Islington, Middlesex, m. 15 Feb 1821, Harriet Anne or Henrietta Anne DAVIS (b. ca. 1797 at Benares, East Indies, d. reg. Q3 1866 at Havant R.D., eldest daughter of Samuel DAVIS of Portland Place, London, a director of the East India Company), d. reg. Q2 1857 at Havant R.D. In 1847, a retired merchant of London, residing at Cowes. In 1851, a fundholder, living at Debourne Lodge, the Parade, Northwood, with his wife Henrietta, their daughters Adelaide, Blanche, Emma, Isabella, Agnes, and Emily, a governess, and seven servants. Posth., of Brocklands, Havant, Hampshire. In 1861, Henrietta was living at Brocklands House, Brockhampton, Havant, with her daughters Henrietta, Charity, Adelaide, Blanche, Emma. Isabella, Agnes, and Emily, a housekeeper, a lady's maid, and four house servants. [ref. 2b,2m,4b,4c,8a,8b,8d,12]
    1. Henrietta Mary WARD, b. ca. 1825 at Marylebone, London, chr. 29 Jul 1825 at All Souls, Marylebone, d. reg. Q4 1897 at Croydon R.D. In 1851, living with her maternal grandmother at 73 Portland Place, Marylebone. In 1861, living with her mother. In 1871, a fundholder, living at Autumn Villa, The Avenue, Dulwich, Surrey, with her sisters Charity, Isabella, and Emily, a housekeeper, a housemaid, a cook, and a footman. In 1881, living on private income at Northwood Lodge, Northwood, with her sisters Charity and Emily. In 1891, living on her own means at 89 Church Road, Upper Norwood, Surrey, with her sister Charity, their nephew Henry WYNYARD, a cook, a parlormaid, a housemaid, a kitchenmaid, and a groom. [ref. 2b,2m,4b,4c,4d,4e,4f]
    2. George WARD, chr. 30 Aug 1826 at All Souls, Marylebone. Lieutenant colonel in the Bengal Cavalry, 20 May 1866. In 1871, a lieutenant colonel in the Bengal Cavalry, lodging at 18 Old Quebec Street, Marylebone. [ref. 2b,4d,18]
    3. John Robert WARD, m. 15 Feb 1850 at Calcutta, Bengal, India, Elizabeth Catherine HAWKINS (b. ca. 1831 at Barackpore, India, only daughter of Major HAWKINS of the 38th Bengal Native Infantry, m2. reg. Q3 1867 at Isle of Wight R.D., Edwin RUSS [b. ca. 1831 at Wonston, Hampshire]), d. 22 Dec 1857 at sea. Educated at Haileybury College, 1846-1848. In India, 1848-1857. Final appointment: joint magistrate and deputy collector, 24 Parganas. Of Hooghly, Bengal. In 1861, Elizabeth was an annuitant, living at Battery Place, Winchester, Hampshire, with her children Emily, Grace, John, and Henry, a cook, and a housemaid. In 1871, she was living at 10 Newburgh Street, Winchester, with her second husband Edwin (a wine merchant), her daughters Emily and Grace, three RUSS sons, and five servants. In 1881, she was living at 7 Compton Road, Winchester, with her husband Edwin (a wine merchant), her daughter Grace, three RUSS sons, a general servant, and a cook. In 1891, she was living at 52 Hyde Street, Winchester, with her husband Edwin (a wine and spirit merchant), two RUSS sons, and a general servant. In 1901, she was living at The Grange, Westby Road, Bournemouth, Hampshire, with her husband Edwin (a retired wine merchant), his sister Eliza, their son Edwin W. RUSS, and a servant. [ref. 2m,2o,4c,4d,4e,4f,4g,8e,15,17]
      1. Emily H. WARD, b. ca. 1851 in the East Indies. In 1861, a scholar, living with her mother. In 1871, living with her mother and stepfather. [ref. 4c,4d]
      2. Grace Laura WARD, b. 29 Jan 1854 in the East Indies, chr. 28 Jun 1854 at Calcutta, Bengal. In 1861, a scholar, living with her mother. In 1871 and 1881, living with her mother and stepfather. [ref. 2o,4c,4d,4e]
      3. John Henry WARD, b. 6 Nov 1855 at Hooghly, d. 22 Feb 1894, d. reg. Q1 1894 at Dewsbury R.D. In 1861, a scholar, living with his mother. Educated at Winchester College and Oxford University (Keble College, B.A. 1877, M.A. 1881). In 1871, a boarding pupil at Winchester College. Curate of St. Peter's, Horbury, Yorkshire, 1879-1884. In 1881, the curate of Horbury, boarding at Green's Buildings, Horbury. Vicar of South Ossett, Yorkshire, 1884-1892. In 1891, the vicar of South Ossett, living at the vicarage there with a curate, a housekeeper, and a housemaid. Vicar of St. Peter's, Earl's Heaton, Yorkshire, 1892-1894. [ref. 4c,4d,4e,4f,15]
      4. Henry Baynes WARD, b. 12 Aug 1857 at Calcutta. In 1861, a scholar, living with his mother. Educated at Winchester College. In 1871, a boarding pupil there. In 1881, a clerk in an insurance office, boarding at 150 Golborne Road, Kensington, London. Some time before 1907, an assistant manager for Messrs. Grindley and Co., India Agents, Calcutta. In 1907, a deputy conservator, 1st grade, in the Imperial Forest Service at Rangoon, Burma. [ref. 4c,4d,4e,15]
    4. Charity Florence WARD, b. ca. 1831 at Florence, Italy, chr. 9 Apr 1831 at the British chaplaincy, Rome, d. reg. Q3 1900 at Croydon R.D. In 1861, living with her mother. In 1871, a fundholder, living with her sisters Henrietta, Isabella, and Emily. In 1881, living on private income with her sisters Henrietta and Emily. In 1891, living on her own means with her sister Henrietta. [ref. 2d,2m,4c,4d,4e,4f]
    5. Adelaide M. WARD, b. ca. 1832 in Switzerland. In 1851, living with her parents. In 1861, living with her mother. [ref. 4b,4c]
    6. James Duff WARD, b. 1834 at Geneva, Switzerland, d. 5 Jan 1891 at Norwood, d. reg. Q1 1891 at Croydon R.D. Educated at Charterhouse school, 1846-1852, and Haileybury College, 1852-1854. In India, 1854-1879. Final appointment: judge of Parniah. Retired 1879. In 1881, retired from the Bengal Civil Service, lodging at 18 Duke Street, Westminster, London. [ref. 2m,4e,16,17]
    7. Blanche Catherine WARD, b. ca. 1835 at Nyon, Switzerland, chr. 30 Nov 1835 at the British chaplaincy, Geneva, m. 4 Nov 1862 at the Abbey, Great Malvern, Worcestersire, m. reg. Q4 1862 at Upton R.D., Francis Payne SEYMOUR (b. ca. 1819, d. reg. Q3 1870 at Havant R.D., rector of Havant), d. reg. Q1 1907 at Kensington R.D. In 1851, living with her parents. In 1861, living with her mother. In 1871, living on income from government funds at Merrow Road, Merrow, Surrey, with a stepson, her daughters Blanche, Gertrude, and Agnes, a parlormaid, a nurse, a cook, and a groom. In 1881, a clergyman's widow, visiting the home of Rhys JONES (a lead miner) at Dol Gethin, Bttws y Coed, Caernarvonshire, with her daughter Blanche. In 1891, living on her own means at Oaklands, Great Malvern, with her daughters Gertrude and Agnes, a cook, a housemaid, and a kitchenmaid. [ref. 2c,2m,4b,4c,4d,4e,4f,8d]
      1. Blanche Maude SEYMOUR, b. ca. 1863 at Havant, b. reg. Q4 1863 at Havant R.D. In 1871, a scholar, living with her mother. In 1881, a clergyman's daughter, visiting Wales with her mother. [ref. 2m,4d]
      2. Gertrude Ward SEYMOUR, b. ca. 1867 at Havant, b. reg. Q4 1867 at Havant R.D. In 1871, living with her mother. In 1891, living on her own means with her mother. [ref. 2m,4d,4f]
      3. Agnes M. SEYMOUR, b. ca. 1868 at Havant. In 1871, living with her mother. In 1891, living on her own means with her mother. [ref. 4d,4f]
    8. Emma Louisa WARD, b. ca. 1837 in Switzerland, m. reg. Q3 1856 at Havant R.D., Edward SAWYER. In 1851, living with her parents. In 1861, living with her mother. [ref. 2m,4b,4c]
    9. Isabella Sophia WARD, b. ca. 1838 at Nyons, Switzerland, m. reg. Q1 1874 at Kensington R.D., William WYNYARD. In 1851, living with her parents. In 1861, living with her mother. In 1871, living with her sisters Henrietta, Charity, and Emily. [ref. 2m,4b,4c,4d]
      1. Henry Buckley W. WYNYARD, b. ca. 1880 in Hampshire, b. reg. Q1 1880 at Southampton R.D. In 1891, a scholar, living with his mother's sisters Henrietta and Charity. [ref. 2m,4f]
    10. Agnes Bertha WARD, b. ca. 1841 in Switzerland, m. Herbert HANKEY (of the Indian Civil Service). In 1851, living with her parents. In 1861, living with her mother. [ref. 4b,4c,15]
    11. Emily Octavia WARD, b. ca. 1844 at Northwood, chr. 30 Jun 1844 at St. Mary, Cowes, d. reg. Q4 1883 at Isle of Wight R.D. In 1851, living with her parents. In 1861, a scholar, living with her mother. In 1871, a fundholder, living with her sisters Henrietta, Charity, and Isabella. In 1881, living on private income with her sisters Henrietta and Charity. [ref. 2m,2p,4b,4c,4d,4e]
  5. Richard Octavius WARD, b. ca. 1793, m. unknown, d. "several years" before 1847 at Geneva (ref. 8a). A lieutenant in the 7th Hussars. [ref. 2k,8a,12]
    1. One daughter. [ref. 8a]
  6. Emma WARD, b. ca. 1795, alive 1874. In 1847, lived at Ryde, Isle of Wight. [ref. 2k,3,8a,12]
  7. Charity Frances WARD, chr. 8 Jun 1799 at St. Anne, Soho, London, d. by 1874. In 1847, lived at Ryde. [ref. 2g,3,8a,12]
  8. Charlotte WARD, chr. 8 Jun 1799 at St. Anne, Soho, d. 1874 aged 75, bur. at Northwood. In 1847, lived at Ryde. [ref. 2g,3,8a,12]
  9. James Duff WARD, chr. 28 May 1800 at St. Anne, Soho, m. 22 Feb 1827 at Hanford, Dorset, Harriet Marcia SEYMER (sister of Henry Ker SEYMER, M.P. for Dorset, and niece of Horace, Lord Rivers), d. 20 Jan 1831 or 1832 at Rome. Educated at Oxford University (Trinity College, matriculated 20 Mar 1817 aged 16, B.A. 1821, M.A. 1826). Rector of Kingston, Hampshire, 1827-1831. [ref. 2g,2l,8a,12,13]
    1. Henry Seymer WARD (only son). Student at Oxford University (Balliol College, matriculated 6 Apr 1848 aged 17). Lived at Whippingham, Isle of Wight. [ref. 13]
  10. Honoria Sophia WARD, chr. 29 May 1810 at St. Anne, Soho, d. by 1874. In 1847, lived at Ryde. [ref. 2g,3,8a,12]
  11. Harriet WARD, m. 6 Nov 1828 at Northwood, John Leigh BECKFORD (d. by 1880, a cousin of Lord Rivers), alive 1880. By 1847, John was a commander in the Royal Navy. In 1847, he was of Ryde. [ref. 2e,3,8a,12]
3. Elizabeth WARD, b. ca. 1755, d. unm. 8 May 1832 at Charlotte Street, Portland Place, London, aged 76, bur. at Ealing. [ref. 8a,12]
4. Charity "Cherry" WARD, m. 15 Sep 1781 William SAUNDERS, d. 31 May 1799. [ref. 1,12]
5. A son, older than Robert, prob. d. young. [ref. 14]
6. A son, older than Robert, prob. d. young. [ref. 14]
7. A son, older than Robert, prob. d. young. [ref. 14]
8. Robert WARD later PLUMER WARD, b. 19 Mar 1765 at Mount Street, Grosvenor Square, London, m1. 2 Apr 1796 Catherine Julia MALING (daughter of C.J. MALING of Hilton, Durham), m2. 16 Jul 1828 Jane HAMILTON (d. 1831, daughter of Rev. George HAMILTON, m1. William PLUMER of Gilston Park, m2. Richard John LEWIN of the Royal Navy), m3. Mary Anne ANSON (daughter of Lieut. Gen. Sir George ANSON, G.C.B., m1. Rev. Charles Gregory O'KEOVER), d. 13 Aug 1846. Student at Oxford University (Christ Church, matriculated 12 Feb 1783 aged 17). Barrister, Inner Temple, 1790. Member of parliament for Cockermouth, 1802-1806. Appointed judge in Wales, 1805. Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, 1805-1806. Member of parliament for Haslemere, 1807-1811. Lord of the Admiralty, 1807-1811. Clerk of the Ordnance, 1811-1823. Auditor of the Civil List, 1823-1831. High sheriff of Hertfordshire, 1832. Author of History of the Law of Nations and three novels. Of Gilston Park, Hertfordshire. See Memoirs of the Political and Literary Life of Robert Plumer Ward, Esq., the Dictionary of National Biography, and History of Parliament. [ref. 8a,9,10,12,13,14]
  1. Sir Henry George WARD, G.C.M.G., b. 1797, m. 8 Apr 1824 at St. George Hanover Square, London, Emily Elizabeth SWINBURNE (b. ca. 1797 at Capheaton, Northumberland, second daughter of Sir John SWINBURNE, Bt., of Capheaton), d. 1860. Minister plenipotentiary for acknowledging the Mexican Republic. Governor of Ceylon, 11 May 1855 to 30 Jun 1860. In 1871, Emily was living at Hampton Court Palace with her daughters Emily and Georgina, a cook, two housemaids, and another servant. In 1881, she was living at Hampton Court Palace with her daughters Georgina and Jane, a lady's maid, a nurse, two housemaids, and a cook. [ref. 2h,4d,4e,9,10,12,13]
    1. Georgina Katherine P. WARD, b. ca. 1826 at Veracruz, Mexico, d. reg. Q2 1902 at Kingston R.D. In 1871 and 1881, living with her mother. In 1891, living on her own means at Kinsarley(?), East Molesey, Surrey, with her sister Jane and three servants. In 1901, living on her own means at Manor House, Matham Road, East Molesey, with her sister Jane, a maid attendant, a cook, a parlormaid, a housemaid, and an kitchenmaid. [ref. 2m,4d,4e,4f,4g]
    2. Charles Dudley Robert WARD, b. 9 Jul 1827 at sea in the Atlantic Ocean, m. Ann (b. ca. 1826 at Topsham, Devon), d. 1913. Educated at Rugby School (entered Feb 1842) and Oxford University (Wadham College, matriculated 26 Jun 1846). In 1851, living at 4 Wellington Place, Marylebone, London, with his wife Ann and a house servant. Barrister, Inner Temple, 1853. Emigrated to New Zealand by 1855, and a member of parliament there, 1855-1858. [ref. 4b,12,13,19,20]
    3. Jane Hamilton Julia WARD, b. at Gilston Park, Hertfordshire, chr. 10 Feb 1829 at Eastwick, Hertfordshire, d. reg. Q3 1901 at Kingston R.D. In 1881, living with her mother. In 1891 and 1901, living with her sister Georgina. [ref. 2i,2m,4e,4f,4g]
    4. Swinburne WARD, b. 23 Nov 1829 at Gilston, chr. 2 Feb 1830 at Eastwick, m. Amanda (b. ca. 1823 at Pondicherry?), d. reg. Q3 1885 at Marylebone R.D. Educated at Rugby School (entered Feb 1842). In 1881, living at 10 Golden Square, Westminster, London, with his wife Amanda. [ref. 2i,2m,4e,12,20]
    5. Emily Rohesia WARD, chr. 11 Jul 1831 at Eastwick, m. 9 Jun 1853 at the garrison church, Corfu, Robert William LOWRY. At his marriage in 1853, Robert was a captain in the 47th Regiment. In 1871, living with her mother (or was that really her sister Jane, enumerated incorrectly?). [ref. 2i,4d,8f]
    6. Katherine Cecilia Elizabeth WARD, chr. 30 Jan 1834 at Much Hadham, Hertfordshire. [ref. 2j]
    7. Julia Onofra Lepel WARD, chr. 25 May 1835 at Much Hadham. [ref. 2j]
    8. Henry Constantine Evelyn WARD, chr. 27 May 1837 at Eastwick, m. Mary K.W. TURNER (b. ca. 1847 at Exeter, Devon), d. reg. Q4 1907 at Reading R.D. In 1841, living at Gilston Park with his sister Alice and 14 servants. Commissioned in the army, 20 Apr 1855; promoted to lieutenant, 23 Nov 1856; promoted to captain, 20 Apr 1867. In 1871, a captain in the Bengal Staff Corps, living at Hampton Court with his wife Mary, their daughters Mary and Kate, his wife's mother, a nurse, an ayah, a cook, and another servant. Promoted to major, 20 Apr 1875; promoted to lieutenant colonel, 20 Apr 1881; promoted to colonel, 20 Apr 1885. In the Army List for 1891, a lieutenant colonel in the Bengal Staff Corps. In 1901, a retired colonel in the Indian Army, living at Tachmartic(?), Berkeley Avenue West, Reading, Berkshire, with his wife Mary, their daughters Mary, Maud, and Muriel, and their granddaughter Irene. [ref. 2i,2m,4a,4d,4g,18]
      1. Mary E.G. WARD, b. ca. 1869 at Jabelpur/Jubblepore, India. In 1871 and 1901, living with her parents. [ref. 4d,4g]
      2. Kate WARD, b. ca. Sep 1870 at Sagar, East India. In 1871, living with her parents. [ref. 4d]
      3. Maud J. WARD, b. ca. 1873 at Allahabad, India. In 1901, living with her parents. [ref. 4g]
      4. Muriel WARD, b. ca. 1876 at Jubblepore. In 1901, living with her parents. [ref. 4g]
      5. A son.
        
        Irene WARD, b. ca. 1897 at Reading. In 1901, living with her father's parents. [ref. 4g]
    9. Alice WARD, chr. 11 Apr 1839 at Eastwick. In 1841, living at Gilston Park with her brother Henry and 14 servants. [ref. 2i,4a]
  2. Anne WARD, by m1. [ref. 12]

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