Charles Ward
1878 - 1913
1878 - 1913
Charles Scott Ward, the son of Robert Ward. a printer, was born near Tamworth on November 29 1878, and baptised on January 9,1879.
Charles Scott Ward, the son of Robert Ward. a printer, was born near Tamworth on November 29 1878, and baptised on January 9,1879.
He was apprenticed to James Jewett and, aged 16, won the 1895 Cesarewitch on Rockdove.
He was apprenticed to James Jewett and, aged 16, won the 1895 Cesarewitch on Rockdove.
Charles was the father of Hednesford trainer Bob Ward.
Charles was the father of Hednesford trainer Bob Ward.
He married May: she gave him a son, Robert, and a daughter, Violet.
He married May: she gave him a son, Robert, and a daughter, Violet.
Charles Ward died on March 13, 1913, aged only 34.
Charles Ward died on March 13, 1913, aged only 34.