Scard Family 
Thomas Scard
[c.1709-1770]
of Iwerne Minster, North Dorset - Died Testate
Assumed spouse: Mary [nee unknown]
[c.1709-1762]
Background: Thomas Scard was probably born around 1700 to 1709, later settling at Iwerne Minster, North Dorset.
There were several early Scard Family Fragments found in this region who could have been be close kin.
In particular the early burials of John, Thomas and Mary Scard at Sutton Waldron [1 mile N]
He has also been considered to possibly be the son of John Scard of Cann and his wife Mary Upjohn;
'Thomas Scard bapt. 1st July 1709 at St. James Shaftesbury' [4miles N].
Residence: Thomas Scard lived at Iwerne Minster, North Dorset where he had possession of a cottage, with adjoining orchard.
The cottage, was eventually bequeathed to his son James and could have been one of two properties at Iwerne Minster
found in the possession of his son in later years. One was leased under Fitzsimans or Hinkman Esq. of Salisbury
Wiltshire or another leased under [Major] Thomas Boyer or Bower Esq. of Iwerne House in Hampshire.
Both Tenements also comprised an Orchard and Garden.
Marriage: No marriage has been found for Thomas but a burial at nearby Child Okeford for a Mary Scard 13 April 1762
is undoubtedly a family member and very probably his wife.
[St.Mary's at Iwerne Minster may not have been accepting burials at this time].
Literacy: Unlike his son James, Thomas did not display literacy skills, signing his Will with his mark.
Issue: Thomas Scard had two known surviving children, James and Elizabeth.
No Baptism Record has been found for either but it is considered that both were born between 1731 - 1733.
It is not known if there was any other Issue.
Life: Both his children married and had Issue;
His son James married1 Elizabeth Painter in 1752 . Elizabeth died within seven years of the marriage.
The Painter Family were firmly entrenched in North Dorset for many prior generations.
They had a daughter Ann Scard baptised 1753.
His son James married2 Elizabeth Brookes in 1762 [See full details in his Biography]
They had three children before Thomas died in 1770;
John Scard born 1763 mentioned in the Will of his grandfather.
Thomas Scard born 1765 - died in infancy.
Elizabeth Scard born 1768 - was 2 mths old when her grandfather drew his Will and was not mentioned.
His daughter Elizabeth married Joel Beal in 1753; [See Biography of her brother James]
They had one known son before Joel's premature death;
William Beal born 1756 - mentioned in the Will of his grandfather.
While his son James worked as a miller and began to accumulate properties around the nearby area becoming
increasingly wealthy, Thomas remained at his cottage at Iwerne Minster until his death in 1770.
During this time he appears to have close contact with his two young grandsons and granddaughter Ann.
1769: Thomas Scard arranges his Will;
On the 23rd January 1769, Thomas approached local shopkeeper Steven Goulden who assisted him draft his Will.
More information on Steven Goulden below.
1770: Thomas Scard dies;
Thomas Scard is believed to have died around the 12th July 1770 estimated aged around sixty-one.
No burial has been found for him but the date of his Probatum, granted on 14th July 1770 is considered to have been
around the date of his death.
Thomas Scard was survived by his Son James Scard aged around 33yrs, his married daughter Elizabeth Beale [nee Scard]
aged around 32yrs, also four grandchildren; his granddaughter Ann aged 17yrs, John aged 7yrs and Elizabeth aged two
by his son James and his grandson William Beale aged 14 yrs by his daughter Elizabeth.
His son James appeared at the Court and was granted Administration of his Will as his named Executor.
WILL OF THOMAS SCARD
[Probatum not displayed - See further below]
THE TRANSCRIPTION DIRECTLY FOLLOWS THE EPILOGUE
click image to enlarge
Or see Will Transcription & detailed information on Legatees - ACCESS
EPILOGUE
James Scard: son of Thomas Scard of Iwerne Minster, North Dorset;
James became a successful and wealthy Miller - See FULL BIOGRAPHY 
Elizabeth Beal [nee Scard]: Daughter of Thomas Scard of Iwerne Minster, North Dorset;
Elizabeth Scard married Joel Beal at Langton Long [4 miles ESE of Iwerne Minster] on 5th March 1753.
The [FHO] Entry reads: Groom: Joel Beal of Iwerne Minster, Bride: Betty 'Scherd' of Iwerne Minster.
After the marriage Elizabeth and Joel moved 4 miles east to Tarrant Gunville where it is known that Joel had family.
It was there that they recorded a son baptised William Beal on the 19th Feb 1756.
Joel Beale appears to have died 1763-1766? as two burials were recorded in the name of Joel Beal at Tarrant Gunville;
1] Joel Beal buried 9th January 1763-4. [Possibly an infant son]
2] Joel Beal buried 17th December 1766 [Possibly Elizabeth’s husband].
Elizabeth together with her young son William may have moved back to her father’s home at
Iwerne Minster for a short while.
Elizabeth's burial has not been found. See more information in the Biography of her brother James Scard.
Her son William Beale, was not mentioned in any subsequent Wills.
WILL OF THOMAS SCARD
Dated 23rd January 1769 - Proved 14th day of July 1770
Transcription;
January 23 1769
I Thomas Scard of Iwerne Minster being of sound and perfect Memory do make out constitute
This my last Will and Testament in Manner and Form following.
Imprimis, I give my dwelling House to my son James for his Life, and after his Decease to my
Daughter Elizabeth for her Life.
And I also give to my Daughter Elizabeth my Clock and one Half of my Household Goods, which
shall be equally divided betwixt her and her Brother, Share and Share alike.
Item, I give to my Grand Daughter Ann Scard the Sum of Five Pounds.
Item, I give to my Grandson William Beal the Sum of Five Pounds. And it is my Will and Desire
that he shall be put on Apprentice with the Five Pounds and that it shall be lodged in the Hands of
my Executor herein after named for that Use.
Item; I give to my Grandson John Scard the Sum of Five Pounds.
And lastly, I give to my Son James the other half of my Household Goods, and all my other Effects;
and I hereby make him the whole and Sole Executor of this my last Will and Testament
in Witness whereof I have set my hand and Seal the Day of Date above written Sign’d Seal’d and
Deliver’d in the presence of Stephen Goulden. The Mark of ~ Thos Scard. The Mark x of Mary Marchant.
Probatum: 14th day of July 1770 [Original Copy not displayed]
The within written Will of Thomas Scard deceased was proved by the Oath of James Scard the natural
and lawful Son of the said deceased & Sole Executor within named to whom Administration of all &
singular the Goods Chattels & Credits of the said deceased was granted he being first Sworne faithfully
to administer the same according to law; also to exhibit a [? ] & perfect Inventory thereof into the
Registry of the Bishop of Bristol & to render a just Account thereon when thereunto lawfully required.
Sworn before me Jno Cooth [S…. illegible] (could be Surley)
Beneficiaries; [see more information in the Biography his son James Scard]
JAMES SCARD: Son
ELIZABETH BEAL: [nee Scard]; Daughter
ANN SCARD: Granddaughter; the daughter of James Scard and his 1st wife Elizabeth Painter.
JOHN SCARD: Grandson; the son of James Scard and his 2nd wife Elizabeth Brooks.
WILLIAM BEAL: Grandson; the son of his daughter Elizabeth Scard and her husband Joel Beal.
Witnesses;
STEPHEN GOULDEN: Stephen was a shopkeeper at Iwerne.
Three Documents were found for Stephen Goulden;
1] A lease for an Estate at Brockenhurst Hampshire for 99 years or 3 lives
Dated: 7th December 1785 in the name of Stephen Goulden, Yeoman.
2] An entry was found for a Stephen Goulden [FHO] who married Ann Green at Iwerne Minster
on the 11th January 1774. Entry: Groom Stephen GOULDEN of Brockenhurst, Hants,
Bride Ann GREEN of Brockenhurst, Hants – Witnesses John ANGELLS, Thomas WATTS.
3] Will and Probatum: Stephen Goulden, Shopkeeper, Iwerne: Dated 2nd August 1796
Proved 17th March 1798.
The Will contained mention of the property at Brockenhurst which together with his entire
Estate was bequeathed to various nephews, nieces, sisters, brother-in-law etc.
He appears to have died without issue.
No mention in the Will was made to indicate a connection to the Scard Family.
MARY MARCHANT: No record was found to support the identity of Mary Marchant.
It was hoped that she may have been proved to be a Scard Family member or
possibly Thomas' sister, although she is not mentioned in the Will.
The Story of this Family continues in the Life of his son James Scard [c.1731-1796]