Ensign William WARD

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"Austin's Gen. Dic. of R.I." says he came to New England at the accession of Charles II, i.e., about 1660. His son, Thomas had preceded him. it has been said that he came after the death of his son and took charge of his grandchildren, but he and Thomas witnessed a deed march 9, 1666, so he must have come before that date. He is also said to have been a cavalry officer in one of Cromwell's regiments. His tombstone and hose of his descendants for three generations, still stand in the old Newport Buying Ground.

William married Phebe FENNEREngland. Phebe (daughter of Arthur FENNER and Sarah BROWNE) was born on 5 Jan 1633 in Horley, England; was christened on 5 Jan 1633/4; died on 1 Sep 1691 in Middletown, Middlesex Co., Connecticut; was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Middletown, Middlesex Co., Connecticut. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]