I believe Reply #2 is your best guide. Patrick Ward, married to a woman named Judith, was the father of Diademia Ward (called "Damy") b 1796-d 1856. I believe Patrick was my Greatx5 Grandfather who came to Advocate Harbour, Nova Scotia sometime between 1755 and 1800. I will quote what my Grandmother told me in 1967 (transcribed by me!)
"Patrick Ward married his wife (Judy?) before coming to Advocate. He first settled in Shepody Bay, New Brunswick, then moved to West Apple River and finally to Advocate in 1820. He came soon after Luther Morris. They had to travel by stream and through dense forest. One child died in West Apple River. The reason for moving was by Mrs. Ward’s insistence. She was alone in a log cabin and thought she heard a knock on the door. When she opened the door, she looked straight into the eyes of a great bear. Mrs. Ward proceeded to close and bar the door. Patrick received 2 grants of land between one owned by Samuel Morris Jr. (on the West) and Robb Spicer (on the East). His daughter Diademia married Samuel Morris and Joshua married a girl named Dorothy. Mr. and Mrs. Ward and Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Morris Sr. were buried in the Ward burying ground.
Joshua Ward (son of Patrick) had a son Charles. Charles was unusual because he was very educated – he read a great deal, was magistrate, Customs Officer, conducted District Business in Amherst and surveyed in the area. He married Hannah Hazel, a sister of the Mary [Hazel] who married John Blenkhorn [another ancestor of mine]. Charles died (?) Sept. 27, 1879.
Patrick Ward was noted for being a runner – he was always sent for if extra speed was required to chase or round up something.
Joshua Ward Jr. was noted for strength and carried a huge anchor up the beach some distance. He was injured when putting down the anchor. He eventually died of serious injuries caused by the fluke penetrating his lungs."
