WARD, Edward (1631-1701)

b. 1631, s. and h. Humble Ward, Baron Ward, and Frances (1611–97), da. of Sir Fernando Sutton or Dudley, kt., later suo jure 6th Baroness Dudley. educ. unknown. m. c.1651, VCH Worcs. iii. 94. Frances (d.1676), da. of Sir William Brereton^‡, 1st bt., of Handford, Cheshire, and sis. and coh. of Sir Thomas Brereton, 2nd bt. 4s. (3 d.v.p.) 3da. (1 d.v.p.). Collins, Peerage (1779 edn) vi. 264. d. 3 Aug. 1701; will 23 June 1701 –2 Aug., pr. 2 Nov. 1704. TNA, PROB 11/479.