Catholic Encyclopedia - William Ward, whose real name was William Webster, was over 40 when he began his studies for the priesthood. He labored for 30 years in England, 20 of which were spent in prison. He was martyred in 1641 at the age of about 80, for the crime of being a priest. www.newadvent.org/cathen/15552b.htm
For All the Saints - Very brief biography of Bl. William Ward. users.erols.com/saintpat/ss/0726.htm#will
Patron Saints Index - Profile of Bl. William Ward. www.catholic-forum.com/saints/saintw09.htm
