Ralph Winward was christened on 10th October 1697 in Westhoughton, and was the son of Thomas Winward (1664) and Mary Hulme.

Sources
• 1. International Genealogical Index. Ralph Winward, christened 10 October 1697, Westhoughton. Father: Thomas. Mother: Maria Hulme. • 2. Pedigree Resource File. Ralph Winnard m. Elizabeth Garlick, 1 Jan 1721, Deane.