Aston and Cote – Ward Family History

George Ward of Aston and Cote, Oxfordshire, brother of Thomas Ward?

By Erika Ward Lopresti November 7, 2016 February 18, 2017

George Ward was the son of James Ward and Maria Willoughby of Aston and Cote in Oxfordshire. George moved to Mortlake in Surrey, where he married his Irish-born wife Bridget McCann. George and Bridget left for America in 1863, after their leaving-shop was investigated in a sting at the Woolwich Police Court. The Ward Family settled on a 40 acre farm in Mundy, Genesee County, Michigan. **Updated with new images and references**

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Oxfordshire Wards Part II: James Ward of Aston and Cote

By Erika Ward Lopresti July 19, 2016 December 28, 2016 itemprop="discussionURL"2

James Ward was born in 1771 in the hamlet of Aston and Cote, Oxfordshire. He fathered at least 16 children between 1800-1838 with two wives: Maria Willoughby (1774-1817) and Teresa Howson (1797-1850).

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Oxfordshire Wards Part I: Thomas Ward, son of James. Which James?

By Erika Ward Lopresti July 18, 2016 July 8, 2017

Our 3rd great-grandfather Thomas Ward was born about 1813 near Witney, Oxfordshire, the son of James Ward, a labourer. Thomas moved to Mortlake, Surrey and married Mary Ann Maria Walters in 1838. They had 11 children. 2-3 years ago, I started looking for Thomas Ward’s family of origin in Oxfordshire. This is a summary of my research so far.