Sir Edward Ward, 1st Baronet of Bixley (c. 1618 - 1684) was twice Sheriff of Norfolk in 1655–56 and 1656–57.
there 17 September 1632), by Anne, daughter of William Pert of Essex.
He was knighted, whilst sheriff, by the Lord Protector Oliver Cromwell at Whitehall on 2 November 1657 (this honour passed into oblivion at the Restoration).
King Charles II created him a baronet of Bixley, Norfolk, on 19 December 1660.
[1] Edward Ward married firstly Mary, daughter of Richard Catelyn of Kirby Cane.