His father had played first-class cricket for Oxford University.
Ward appeared in one first-class match for Derbyshire during the 1899 season, against Lancashire.
[2] Ward left Whitfield in 1904 and became curate in charge at All Saints Church St. Helier, Jersey.
Ward married Ruby Smith of Glossop, and had a family.
His brother Cyril Ward (1863–1935) was a noted water colour painter.