FIf possible locate Michael's marriage registration. His mother's name will be on it so you will then know who James Ward was married to. Using that, locate the parishes in Wicklow for these 4 James Wards. You will be looking for James' marriage registration (it will have the names of his and her parents which will establish the family back another generation) and for Michaels' baptism which might have his exact date of birth. If you are out of country, hire a licensed genealogist from Wicklow Co. to search the four churches. Expect to pay. I have found that genealogy research in Ireland tends to be pricier than in Canada or the USA. You are fortunate to have only four churches to check through.
Regards and best of luck
LG

There is a family by the name of ward live down the road from me i know they have lots of relations in this area of wicklow

Hi My grandmother (Sutton) was from glassnamullen, wicklow. Married a Prior and lived in Co.Dublin fostered a baby born 1909 name of Olive Ward. Church of Ireland. Do you happen to know of any info of a child possible born out of wedlock or parents died. I didnt know Ward would be an irish name. thanks lindsey