Capt. Seth Ward

Perhaps the son of John Ward, of Great Abington

Biography

Capt. Seth Ward was born on March 13, 1596 in Bassingbourn, Cambridgeshire, England. He was a Captain and Planter, Imported people from England, Immigrated to Virginia in 1619 aboard the "Bona Fide".

Seth married Katherine Ward (Smith) in 1639 in Varina Parish, Henrico, Virginia,American Colonies. Together they had the following children:

1. Judge Richard Ward;
2. Mary Hatcher (Ward);
3. Seth Ward;
4. Edward Ward.

He died between 1650 and 1677 in Henrico Shire, Virginia.

Seth Ward, planter, leased land in Henrico County, Virginia, May 30, 1634. (Virginia Historical Magazine, Vol. 2, pages 312,313, Vol. 3, p. 428.

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Summary of Generation One

• Seth Ward (d. between Feb. 1, 1655, and 1677)
• Spouse: Katherine Smith (1605-1656)

Children:

• 1. Richard (1636-1682)
• 2. Mary (1640-1711)
• 3. Seth (1642-1707)
• 4. Edward (1644-1682)

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From Ward Family, in The William and Mary Quarterly, Vol. 27, No. 3 (Jan., 1919), pp. 185-199

Seth Ward is the earliest ancestor to whom the Ward family of Henrico County has been traced; branches of which family lived at a later date in Amelia, Nottoway, Chesterfield, Prince Edward, Charlotte and Lunenburg Counties, Virginia, and in North Carolina.

The destruction of the Henrico Country Records prior to 1677, and the fragmentary condition of this county's records since that date creates a problem in genealogy quite difficult of solution; but, with a view to establishing certain heretofore circumstantially evident, though unproved, connections of Wards of post revolutionary date, with the original Wards of Henrico, an extensive search has been made (the research into the Ward family history was made at the request of Professor E. F. Humphrey of Trinity College, Hartford, Connecticut, who very kindly rendered every assistance possible in the matter) in the remaining records in Henrico, the records of Chesterfield, Lunenburg, Cumberland, Amelia, Charlotte and Nottoway, and the land patents in Richmond, in order to obtain whatever data these records might afford by way of wills, deeds and court orders. (See QUARTERLY, Vol. XXIV, p. 27I, for a note on the place of the Ward family in the early history of Henrico County.)

The earliest recorded mention of Seth Ward is as follows: By order of Court 11 Feby. 1632 that all such planters or persons whatsoever who shall have no land due unto them by adventure or otherwise (this would seem to indicate that Seth Ward was not the immigrant ancestor of the family; for a note on Varina, and its location, see Tyler, Cradle of the Republic, p. 221) should have certain quantity granted unto them by lease for 21 years, therefore under this provision, to Seath Ward, of Varina, in the upper parts, planter, three score acres of land in the upper parts in corporation of Henrico; adjoining Daniel Sherley, Powhatan's Three, Three mile swamp. Dated 30 May 1634. (Register of the Land Office, Patent Book I, p. 148.)

On November (9br) 12th, 1643 a patent for 150 acres of land was issued to Seth Ward as follows: Seth Ward 350 acres Henrico Co., bounded N. N. W. by side of twoe myle creek: S. S. W. "over against Varina": E. S. E. upon three myle swamp taking in said swamp extending in breadth towards the foure mile creek, bounded at the end by a running brook called the roundabout: due as followeth 150 acres by virtue of a former patent dated 13 February 1635 and 50 acres by purchase from John Baker (July 17, 1637, John Baker, patent for 200 acres in Henrico County, near Varinas, adjoining land of Seth Ward and lands now in possession of John Baker and William Davis, and extending towards Captain Davis's bottoms - Va. Mag. VI, p. 405) of a patent dated last of May 1636, & 150 acres more by and for transportation of 3 persons viz: Jno. Wilkeson, Robt. Fleete, Jno. Miller, into the colony. Dated 9ber 12th, 1643. (Register of the Land Office, Patent Book I, P. 946.)

(July 17, 1637, John Baker, patent for 200 acres in Henrico County, near Varinas, adjoining land of Seth Ward and lands now in possession of John Baker and William Davis, and extending towards Captain Davis's bottoms. - Va. Mag. VI, p. 405.)

The only other reference to Seth Ward that has been found is of a "bill of sale of the aforementioned land" [i.e. 150 acres, between Four Mile Creek and Two Mile Creek, patent 13 February 1635 by West, as governor, and renewed by Berkeley, as governor, on November 17, 1643, to Seth Ward, with addition of 50 acres purchased of John Barbar, dated May 1, 1636, and 150 acres more added thereto] 350 acres from Seath Ward to Morgan Pierce, dated February 1, 1650 (Henrico Records, Vol. 1677-92, p. 239).

The subsequent history of Seth Ward is not known: it is not known whom he married, nor is the date of his death known other than that it took place between 1650 (the date of his last patent, as above) and 1677 when the records, as at present preserved in Henrico, begin.

The article is extensive. Rest can be found online at: Genealogies of Virginia Families: From the William and Mary College Quarterly Historical Magazine, Volume 31

Henrico County vital records for before 1677 were lost; cause of death unknown.

Biography - https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Ward-2187

Seth was born most likely on 13 MARCH 1595. Seth Ward ... He passed away before 1682.[1]

The best evidence of Seth Ward of Varina Parish's origin comes from the will of Seth Warde of Abington naming his grandsons Seth, born in 1595, and John, 1597. The first firm date is a 1634 patent. Since a three year residency was required he arrived in Virginia by at lest 1631.

The earliest recorded mention of Seth Ward is as follows : By order of Court 11 Feby. 1632 that all such planters or per sons whatsoever who shall have no land due unto them by ad venture or otherwise should have certain quantity granted unto them by lease for 21 years , therefore under this provision , to Seath Ward , of Varina , in the upper parts , planter , three score acres of land in the upper parts in corporation of Henrico ; ad joining Daniel Sherley , Powhatan's Three , Three mile swamp . Dated 30 May 1634.[2]

On November ( 9br ) 12th , 1643 a patent for 150 acres of land was issued to Seth Ward as follows : Seth Ward 350 acres Hen rico Co. , bounded N. N. W. by side of twoe myle creek : S. S. W. " over against Varina " : E. S. E. upon three myle swamp taking in said swamp extending in breadth towards the foure mile creek , bounded at the end by a running brook called the roundabout : due as followeth 150 acres by virtue of a former patent dated 13 February 1635 and 50 acres by purchase from John Baker * of a patent dated last of May 1636 , & 150 acres more by and for transportation of 3 persons viz : Jno . Wilkeson , Robt . Fleete , Jno . Miller , into the colony . Dated gber 12th , 1643.[3]

The above excerpts from the article The Ward Family in William & Mary Quarterly.[4]

Because Seth Ward and John Ward are in Varina Parish at the same time, it is speculated they are brothers. As brothers, it has been speculated they were sons of John and grandsons of Seth below.

Seth might be the grandson of Seth Ward, who died in Abbington, Cambridgeshire, England in 1598. He left a will dated February 14th, 1598 and proved June 20th 1598. Named in his will were his wife, Annis/Anne also sons: John, Enos and Thomas; daughters Marie Warde and Anne Jacob; Grandchildren: John and Seth Warde, sons of John, and Anne Ward daughter of John, and grandchildren Martha, Alice and Marie. Seth also mentioned his brother Robert Ward, and Sister Wilsonne.

Seth Ward immigrant to Varina Parish, Virginia, was born around 1695 in England.

Some sources list him as married to Katherine Smith: Seth Ward married Katherine Smith in Virginia.[5]

It is supposed he died in Varina Parish, Henrico, Virginia, before 1677, which is the date that Varina records exist. Other dates listed on merged profiles include 1682 and September 18, 1711. Death date of 1711 seems off and probably belongs to still another Seth Ward.

Seth had a son Richard. The son Richard died in 1682 leaving a wife, four children and a will.

To begin further research consult William and Mary Quarterly. Vol. 27, No. 3, Jan. 1919.

Also the website Ancestors of Virginia and Beyond has gathered a lot of the research together in one spot.

Cavaliers and Pioneers: Abstracts of Virginia Land Patents and Grants, 1623-1800 has information also.

Seath Warde

• England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975
• Name: Seath Warde
• Event Type: Christening
• Event Date: 13 Mar 1596
• Event Place: Bassingbourn, Cambridgeshire, England
• Event Place (Original):
• Bassingbourn, Cambridge, England
• Gender: Male
• Father's Name: John Warde

https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/sources/LRL7-YGC

References

• https://wc.rootsweb.com/trees/110177/I56699/seth-ward/individual Source: Details: PROOF IS NEEDED TO ESTABLISH THE FATHER OF SETH WARD..
• https://www.jstor.org/stable/1916204