"(2) William Ward (M.D.), Fairfield, Conn. b. prob. 1630-1635; d. 1675/6; … Was appointed by Gen. Court of Conn. as Surgeon, to accompany Fairfield Co. troops in expedition against the Narragansetts. He lost his life in the attack on the Indian fort, in the 'Great Swamp fight.' He purchased the Perry house and home lot of Dr. Thomas Pell's heirs on Newton Sq.
Oct. 18, 1656: 'William Ward purchased of Henry Lyon a dwelling house and four acres of land, also land of other individuals.' Feb. 14, 1669: 'The town granted to William Ward, three acres of land.' May 2, 1678: 'William Ward, deceased, did in his lifetime purchase of Joseph Middlebrook, lands, etc.' Mar. 4, 1679: 'William Ward in his lifetime, and his successor, since his death, hath had quiet possession upwards of twenty years, as his own free land, of a house lot in Fairfield, of four acres, also other lands described in the records.'—From Fairfield Town Records.
Mar. 4, 1676: 'Inventory of the Estate of William Ward, deceased, £595. 11s. 9d. The widow made oath that the statement was true.'—Probate Records at Greenfield, Conn.
He was made freeman on May 31, 1657. According to page 10 of the Fairfield Prob. Rec. of that period, on Mar. 4, 1675/6, an inventory was made of the estate of Ensign William Ward. An ensign was a commissioned officer, holding his power from the Government and Legislature."