The Indian Biographical Dictionary (1915)/Ward, Sir William Erskine
Ward, Sir William Erskine, K.C.S.I. (1896), C.S.I. (1898). I.C.S, (retired); s. of Hon’ble John P. Ward of the B.C.S.; educ: Trinity College, Cambridge; joined I.C.S. in Bengal. 1861; Judicial Commissioner, Lower Burma, 1888-91; Chief Commissioner, Assam, 1883-85; and again from 1891-96; m. Alicia Caroline, d. of Edward Palmer of Calcutta, 1866. Address: 8, Kent Gardens, Ealing, W. Clubs: Oriental, and Royal Victoria, Yacht.