"Joan Carter, bp. Claydon 10 Nov. 1585; bur. there 7 April 1637; m. say 1608 Francis Ward, bur. Claydon 1 Aug. 1634. Francis left an undated will proved 13 May 1636, naming his sons John, Francis, Felix, and Thomas, and his brother Richard Ward, and making his (unnamed) wife his executor. …
[footnote] Joane Ward. Will: Oxfordshire peculiars of Banbury and Thames original wills, Pec.54/3/33 (images on FindMyPast.com): undated; proved 3 May 1637; inventory taken 9 Nov. 1637; 'Joane Ward wife to Frauncis ward late deceased and his executrixe'; named son Francis Ward (executor), son Felix (Phelixe) Ward, and son Thomas; signed by mark; witnesses John Chauncy, Alies Allen (by mark) and Xpofer Bormane."