Scard Biographies - The Southampton, Hampshire Branch
                                                                           George Hill Scard [the elder]
                                                                                                                                                                           [1796-1848]
                                                                                                                                   Of Nursling, Hampshire, formerly of Stratford, Wiltshire

                                                                                                                                 Researched, Compiled and Written by Judith-Ann S Adams                                                                                                                               

1796            George Hill Scard was born in 1796, very likely at Stratford Wiltshire, the son of Benness Scard and his wife Mary nee Hill. 
                    His mother was descended from the wealthy Hill Family of Nursling, Hampshire.  George had three known siblings;
                                                                         Elizabeth Scard [c1793-1794] Elizabeth Scard buried 1st January 1794 recorded 'infant'  at Nursling
                                                                         Harriet Maria Scard [1794-1816] died unmarried and without issue at Nursling aged 21yrs.
                                                                         Eliza Scard [c.1797-1869] - born at Stratford Wiltshire. Died testate, unmarried and without issue. See Epilogue
1815            George was aged eighteen when his maternal grandmother, Susannah Benness was buried 9th November 1815 at nearby Eling.

1816            The following year George's sister Harriet Maria Scard died prematurely,  buried at St. Boniface, Nursling  10th July 1816 recorded aged 21 yrs
                                                        She was noted on the Parish Record 'of Stratford' where the family was formerly living.
1817             In 1817 George now aged twenty-one was still living at Nursling when with his maternal grandfather George Hill leased a property there on the 14th June 1817.
                                                         Description: Lease:   For 14 years - 4 pieces of arable and 1 piece of meadow land (16a) at Upham and Bishopstoke 
                                                         then occupied by Ann (?Bunce) widow (except all timber which was reserved by the Lessor.
                                                         Principals;
                                                          i) Francis Stubbington of Winchester builder and Peggy his wife 
                                                         ii) George Hill of Nursling yeoman and George Hill Scard of Strowde Wood, Bishopstoke, yeoman. 
                                                         The document is damaged. [HRO]

1820              By the age of twenty four George had returned to or with his parents to Wiltshire where he was mentioned as victim/witness in a proceeding at the Wiltshire 
                      Quarter Sessions on the 11th July 1820. George noted of 'Downtown'  His father, Benness was also familiar of the Quarter Sessions having appeared as 
                      witness/ victim at the same Court twice before.

1820              Later that year George's maternal Grandfather George Hill died testate in 1820.

1824             George's paternal grandfather, Thomas Scard died testate 1824, Georges's father, Benness Scard and his paternal uncle John Scard were executors. 
                     George's father returned to Nursling a year later in 1825 and remained there until his death in 1837. George and his sister Eliza were legatees in his Will. 

1825             By the age of twenty-nine George had gone into Sole ownership after dissolving partnership with A.Fletcher Iron and Brass Founders,  advertised in the Salisbury 
                     London Gazette & The Salisbury Winchester Journal 17th January 1825.                                    
 
                                  NOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership heretofore existing between us, the undersigned, and carried on at Millbrook, in the county of 
                                  Southampton, as Iron and Brass Founders, under the firm of FLETCHER and SCARD, is DISSOLVED by mutual consent from the 31st day 
                                  of December last past:-As Witness our hands this 10th day of January, 1825. A. FLETCHER. G.H. SCARD.
                                  A. FLETCHER returns his sincere and grateful thanks to the Nobility, Gentry, and Public, for the kind patronage and support received during
                                  his Co-Partnership with Mr. G.H. SCARD, Having now taken the Business on his own account, he trusts to receive a continuance of their 
                                  favours, and begs to inform them that he continues to manufacture PLOUGHS and other AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT'S upon the principles
                                  so universally approval by the Societies in the West and other parts of England. Casting to any pattern in Iron or Brass, Wrought and Cast Palisading, 
                                  Gates, Hurdles, and every description of Wrought and Fancy Fencing upon the most improved principles and moderate terms.
                                  http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~dutillieul/ZOtherPapers/S&WJJan171825.html

1823             It was at this time that evidence reveals George began a relationship with Sarah Tuersly who gave birth to two illegitimate daughters born to George over 
                     the next four years.
                     Relationship 1:                         Eliza Scard base born daughter of Sarah TUESLEY baptised 18th February 1826 at Wymering - Noted "Base Born".   (Knightroots)
                                                                         Maria Harriet Hill Scard/Tursley Scard "noted daughter of Sarah Tursley and George Hill Scard" 
                                                                                                    baptised 15th November 1829 at St. Marys Southampton -  Noted: Bastard - single woman.. [HPC=Scaid - FMP]
                                                                         Nothing has been found to date regarding Sarah or her two children by George Scard
                                                                                              Sarah may be the same recorded at Wymering & Widley recording a base born child James Tuersley in 1822
                                                                                              [Knightroots]. The HBI records only one burial for Sarah Tuersley on the 1st Nov 1828 aged 20yrs however 
                                                                                              this entry would make her aged about twelve years at the suspected birth of her first child and aged only sixteen 
                                                                                              when beginning the relationship with George Scard aged twenty-two. This is not impossible and certainly not 
                                                                                              an exception in some family histories.
    
1828           During this time George was the Lessor in a Mortgage to secure £3,000 for a messuage at Westhall, Upham and other property (with bond) 25th February 1828. 
                                                        Principals; 
                                                        i) George Hill Scard of Nursling, gent; 
                                                        ii) Messrs Bradby, Whitchurch and Butterfield (trustees of the marriage settlement of Mr and Mrs Cock).
                   George was also then noted in several Publications of the Hampshire Telegraph on the Game Warden Lists.


1834           Sometime before 1834 George Scard formed a relationship with Elizabeth Jenkins considered to be connected to the Jenkins family of Plumstead, Kent. 
                   Relationship 2:        Although a marriage has not been found, the couple recorded two children
                                                      George Scard baptised 5th April 1835 at St. Marys Southampton "son of George & Elizabeth of Marine Parade, Farmer."
                                                      Harriet Maria Scard baptised 11th December 1836 at St. Marys Southampton "daughter of George & Elizabeth of Marine Parade, Farmer."
                                                      Harriet was the namesake of George's deceased sister
                                                      Elizabeth Jenkins was the widow of William Jenkins by whom she is known to have had one daughter Matilda [born c.1826].  
                                                      The 1841 Census implies that Matilda was living with them at this time. 

1834           George Scard was recorded in the UK Poll Books and Electoral Registers 1538-1893 [Ancestry]
                                                      1834    George Hill Scard - Abode: Totten, Eling, Southampton -  Three Freeholds - 1, 2 ,3 at Marine Parade
                   George's father Benness Scard and many other Scard Family Members were listed in these Books. 

1836           During this time in 1836 George prepared to Lease the Land [presumably where he was living] and appears to have moved to nearby Upham, 3 miles between 
                   Bishops Waltham and Durley.           

1836           Conveyance: George Scard with several others were Lessors in a release and further charge 16-17th March 1836 for Lots 1 and 2 Marine Parade, Southampton 
                                           and two messuages and allotments and copyhold property at Bishops Waltham. 
                                                        Principals were;
                                                        i) Thomas Bradby of Southampton, esq, John Bradby of Mottisfont, esq and George Hill Scard of Upham, gent.
                                                        ii) Richard Randall of Southampton, gent.      
1838                                   Mortgage in fee by lease and release of the two freehold and copyhold estates on the 17-18 Aug 1838 
                                                        i.e. Lots 1 and 2 Marine Parade, Southampton 
                                                        Principals were; 
                                                        i) George Hill Scard of Upham, gent   
                                                        ii) William Gilbert of Wilts, esq.

1841          By 1841 George was living at Winchester in the same house as his two youngest children, who were recorded  under the name 'Jenkins' in the care of  
                  Elizabeth Jenkins who now appears as a Land Lady running a Boarding House.                                                       

                  1841 [Census]             Address:   Living at Winchester; 
                                                                         Elizabeth Jenkins, aged 46, Landlady, not born in County
                                                                      * Matilda Jenkins, aged 15, born in County.
                                                                         George Jenkins, aged 6, born in County.
                                                                         Harriot Jenkins, aged 4, born in County. 
                                                                         Four illegible names [appear to be lodgers]  
                                                                         George Scard, aged 45, In dependant means, not born in County.
                                                                          *Matilda was the daughter of Elizabeth Jenkins by her deceased spouse William Jenkins. See Epilogue
                                                        George's mother, Elizabeth Scard [nee Hill] and his sister Eliza with George's spinster sister Eliza
                                                        Address:  living at Eling;
                                                                         Elizabeth Scard aged 70 [rounded] of Independent - Born in the County. 
                                                                         Eliza Scard aged 40 [rounded] not born in County. 
                                                                         Elizabeth Tridgell aged 22 servant born in County. 

                   The 1851 Census (three years after George's death) implies that one of the three Lots at Marine Parade was retained, occupied at that time by 
                   Elizabeth 'Jenkins' and her son George.

1842           On a lighter note, George's Spinster sister Eliza has seven ducks stolen, the incident published in the Hampshire Telegraph - Monday 25th July 1842
                                                        WINCHESTER;
                                                                                              

1848 [Death] George Scard [the elder] died testate on the 13th March 1848 at the 'recorded' age 52,  buried in Hampshire under the name George Hill Scard.  
                       His sole beneficiary was his spinster sister Eliza Scard then aged fifty-one.                      

                                                                                                                             Will of George Hill Scard 
                                         This is the Last Will and Testament of me George Hill Scard now residing in the Parish of Eling in the County of Southampton  Gentleman 
                                        (that is to say) I direct that all my just Debts Funeral and Testamentary Expenses may in the first place be paid and satisfied as soon as 
                                        conveniently can be after my decease And  as to for and concerning all my Estate and Effects of what Nature or Kind soever and whether
                                        real or personal I give devise and bequeath the same and every part thereof unto and to the only proper use and benefit of my sister Eliza Scard 
                                        her heirs Executors Administrators and Assigns [?] to the nature of the same respectively and I appoint my said sister sole executrix of this my 
                                       Will and revoke all former Wills by me made as witness my hand this sixteenth day of April 1847.   Geo H Scard [signed]  Signed and 
                                        acknowledged by the Testator George Hill Scard as and for his last Will and Testament in the presence of us who at his request in his presence
                                        and in the presence of each other have subscribed our names as witnesses Ed Sitwell [signed], John Southampton [signed], Elizabeth Tridgell [signed] 
                                        Proved:  On the 13th Day of September 1848 Eliza Scard the Sole Executrix of this Will was duly sworn well and faithfully to administer the Will.  
                                                       The Testator died on the 13th day of March last an that at his decease his goods chattels and effects were in the value of one hundred pounds
                                                       William I. G. Phillips [signed] Surrogate
                                        *Witness Elizabeth Tridgell was the long-time endeared servant of George's sister Eliza. 

                        George did not recognise his children in his Will possibly because they were not "lawfully begotten" they were not eligible any Estates in the Family 
                        according to the terms of previous Wills, however his son George was a legatee in the Will of his sister Eliza (1869) and further mentioned in a conveyance 
                        through George's cousin Reverend Thomas Scard in 1871. See Epilogue.

Elizabeth Scard [nee Hill]:  Mother of George Hill Scard;

Death:        Either:   Elizabeth Maria Scard in March Qtr. 1845.
                                   Elizabeth Scard in June Qtr. 1848.
                                   She was not mentioned in the Will of her son dated April 1847 

Eliza Scard:   Sister of George Hill Scard;

                     1848     Eliza was the sole beneficiary and executrix in the Will of her brother George Hill Scard, granted administration of the said Estate 13th Sept 1848
                     1851     Census:   Address:  Millbrook  Eliza Scard, unmarried, aged 50yrs, annuitant, born Salisbury
                                                                                    Eliza Tridgell, unmarried, aged 34yrs, House Servant, born Millbrook, Hants
                     1861     Eliza was found  in the 1861 Census residing at Winchester, Hampshire, aged 65, living on income derived from Lands born at Stratford, Wiltshire. 
                                  Living with her was her mother's servant Eliza Tridgell recorded aged 40yrs born Shirley, Hampshire who appears to have remained with the family
                                  for many years.
                     1869  Eliza died testate in 1869 at the age of sixty-five. 
                                                                                                                                       Will of Eliza Scard
                                            

                                      This is the Last Will and Testament of me Eliza Scard of Eastgate Street in the City of Winchester, Spinster I give and devise unto my Cousin 
                                      the Reverend Thomas Scard of Durley near Bishops Waltham in the County Hants my freehold and copyhold lands and hereditaments and 
                                      premises known by several names of Bannisters Lodge Coles Farm Lestwood Meadows and Calmour Meadows situate and being at Eling in the 
                                      said County of Hants with the appurtenances to the said hereditaments and premises belonging to hold the said several hereditaments and premises 
                                      according to their several natures and qualities absolutely but subject nevertheless and I hereby charge the said several hereditaments and premises
                                      with the payment of an annuity or yearly sum of forty pounds (clear of all legacy or annuity duty which duty I direct and request my said Cousin 
                                      the Reverend Thomas [Scard] of Durley to pay) unto George Hill Scard otherwise George Hill Jenkins (who was formerly employed in the
                                      Southampton Docks) during his natural life and I give the said annuity unto him accordingly and direct that the same be paid by equal quarterly 
                                      payments the first of such payments to be made three calendar months after my decease And I declare that the said Annuitant shall have the same
                                      remedy by distress for recovering such annuity as Lessors have by law for the recovery of rent in arrear and may also as an additional remedy when
                                      and so often as the said annuity shall be in arrear for twenty one days enter in possession (such possession to be without impeachment of waste) 
                                      and receive the rents of the said respective hereditaments and premises until the arrears with the payments (if any) which may accrue due during
                                      such possession and all consequential costs and expenses shall be fully satisfied I give and devise my copyhold Farm known as Stroud Wood Farm
                                      situate in the parishes of Bishopstoke and Upham in the said County of Hants and held under the Bishop of Winchester to Mr. William Ross the 
                                      younger of Nursling near Southampton in the said County of Hants Surveyor To hold the same according to the nature or tenure thereof absolutely
                                      but subject nevertheless and I hereby charge the said Copyhold Farm and premises with the payment of an annuity or yearly sum of twenty pounds
                                      (clear of all legacy or annuity duty which duty I direct and request the said William Ross the younger to pay) unto my servant Elizabeth Tridgell 
                                      (whether she be in my service at the time of my death or not) during her natural life and I give the said annuity unto her accordingly and direct
                                      that the same be paid by equal quarterly payments the first of such payments to be made three calendar months after my decease And I direct that 
                                      the said Elizabeth Tridgell shall have the like powers and remedies for recovering the said annuity and any arrears thereof as are herinbefore given
                                      and conferred upon the said George Hill Scard otherwise George Hill Jenkins in respect of the annuity hereinbefore bequeathed to him  I give and 
                                      bequeath my watch trinkets bed and table linen plate and plated articles unto my friend Penelope Sutton of Shawford down near Winchester 
                                      aforesaid Spinster I give and bequeath all my household furniture and clothes unto the said Elizabeth Tridgell provided she be in my service at the
                                      time of my death and as to all the reset residue and remainder of my estate and effects of what nature or kind soever and wheresoever and whether 
                                      that same be in possession reversion remainder or expectancy I give devise and bequeath the same unto the said William Ross the younger absolutely
                                      and I appoint the said William Ross the younger sole Executor of this my Will  In witness whereof I have hereunder set my hand this thirtieth day of 
                                      September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty four [signed] Eliza Scard.

Reverend Thomas Scard - cousin to George Hill Scard and his sister Eliza;
               Mentioned in the Will of George's sister Eliza (1869)  in relation to a legacy in favour of  the illegitimate son of her brother George i.e. George Hill Scard aka George Jenkins - see epilogue. 

               The Legacy is also mentioned in a conveyance two years later in 1871 viz; Sale of 'Testbourne Farm in Totton, a Cottage & Garden;
                                                   ' ..........subject to an annuity of £40 for the life of George Hill Scard otherwise George Hill Jenkyns and tithes of Coles Farm and Bannister's Farm.
                                                    Date 16th Sept. 1871. Principals;  1] Rev. Thomas Scard of Durley 2] Edward Birch Reynardson of Rushington Manor, CB.  Consideration £375.
                                                    http://calm.hants.gov.uk/DServeA/search.htm 

Eliza Scard:  Base Born daughter of Sarah Tursley;   Nothing confident has been found.

Maria Harriet Hill Scard/Tursley Scard Base Born daughter of George Hill Scard & Sarah Tursley;  Nothing confident has been found.

Harriet Maria Scard  (aka Harriet Jenkins): illegitimate daughter of George Hill Scard and Elizabeth Jenkins (widow);  
                                    Harriet died in her minority, her death registered in the name Harriet Maria Scard in the March Qtr. 1850 [Registered Southampton] estimated aged fourteen 

Elizabeth Jenkins de facto spouse of George Hill Scard                        
                                                      Elizabeth Jenkins is presumed the widow of William Jenkins buried 2nd October 1832 aged 64! - at Eling. [HBI] They had one known child Matilda baptised at Eling 
                                                      20th April 1827.  Elizabeth and her son George Hill Scard aka George Jenkins moved to her native Plumstead in Kent.
                      1861 Census:         Elizabeth Jenkins was found living nearby her son George Hill Scard and his wife and family at Plumstead, Kent with her presumed father-in-law Isaac Jenkins, 
                                                       a widower, aged 82yrs, a retired farmer and possibly her sister-in-law, Mary Jenkins. Isaac records both women as his daughters [!], and Elizabeth as aged 56yrs 
                                                       born Somerset, a proprietor of houses. 
                      1871 Census:          Elizabeth Jenkins was found living alone still at Plumstead, an annuant. No further information
                                                       Daughter Matilda Jenkins - Several marriage possibilities.

George Hill Scard aka George Jenkins: son of George Hill Scard and Elizabeth;

         Three years after his father's death George Hill Scard Jnr. was found under the name 'George Jenkins' recorded the son of Elizabeth Jenkins

        1851 Census:          Address:   1 Marine Parade, Southampton; 
                                                                         Elizabeth Jenkyns, Head, Widow, aged 45yrs, Lodgings Housekeeper, born Somerset, Taunton.
                                                                         George Jenkins, Son, aged 17yrs, Engineer, born Hampshire, Southampton. 
                     1853 Marriage:       George Hill Scard [the younger] married Catherine Owen in the Dec. Qtr. 1853. Southampton. Catherine was born in born Carnavrontown, Wales
                                                       The couple had the following Issue their eldest at Southampston and the youngest whilst visiting Devonshire; 

                                                                         Harriet Elizabeth Scard born March Qtr. 1854. Southampton. (Namesake of his deceased sister) 
                                                                         George Scard born March Qtr. 1857, Stoke Damerel.

                                                       According to the Will of his paternal Aunt Eliza Scard (1869) George worked for some time at the Dockyards at Southampton.
                                                       George then followed his mother Elizabeth Jenkins to Plumstead, Kent where she had family resuming the use of his birth name George Hill Scard.

                     1861 Census:          Residence: Millar House - Plumstead, London. 
                                                                           George H Scard, Head, aged 26yrs, married, Engineer [Smith], born Hampshire, Southampton. 
                                                                           Catherine Scard, Wife, aged 27, married, born Carnavrontown, Wales
                                                                           Harriet E Scard, Daughter, aged 6, born Hampshire, Southampton. 
                                                                           George Scard, son, aged 4yrs, born Devonport, Devon.

                    1871 Census:           Residence:  99 Barrage Rd, West Plumstead, Greenwich;
                                                                           George Scard, Head, aged 36yrs, married, Engine Fitter R. Arsenal. 
                                                                           Catherine Scard, Wife, aged 36yrs, married.
                                                                           Harriet Scard, aged 17yrs, unmarried. 
                                                                           George Scard, aged 14yrs, scholar.
                                                      Residence:  His mother Elizabeth Jenkins was found living alone still at Plumstead, an annuant.

                    1871:  16th September 1871:      Rev. Thomas Scard [1st cousin to George's father] was mentioned with George in a Conveyance; 
                                                                           A Property was mentioned in a conveyance of a cottage and garden, No 489 on the map, subject to an annuity of £40 for the life of 
                                                                           George Hill Scard otherwise George Hill Jenkyns and tithes of Coles Farm and Bannister's Farm.
                                                                           Principals: 1] Rev. Thomas Scard of Durley 2] Edward Birch Reynardson of Rushington Manor, CB
                                                                           Consideration £375.  Date 16th Sept. 1871. http://calm.hants.gov.uk/DServeA/search.htm

                    1881 Census:           Residence: 101 Burrage Road, Plumstead, Kent, Greenwich;
                            George Scard, Head, aged 46yrs, married, Engine Fitter R. Arsenal. 
                                                                           Catherine Scard, Wife, aged 47yrs, Wife of Engine Fitter, born Carnavrontown, Wales
                                                                           George Scard, Son, unmarried, aged 24yrs, Shorthand Clerk (At Hokesiea & Co London) 

        1891 Census:           Residence: 29 Conduct Road, Plumstead, Greenwich. 
                                                                            George Scard, Head, aged 56yrs, Steam Engine Maker Fitter, Employed. 
                              Catherine Scard, Wife, aged 57 years
                                                                            George Scard, Son, aged 34yrs, unmarried, Clerk in Printing Machine Manufacturers.

                    1901: Census:          Residence:   71 Morillo Road, Lee, Lewisham, London;
                                                                            George Scard, Head, aged 66 yrs, married, Steam Engine Fitter Retired
                                                                            Catherine Scard, Wife, aged 67yrs, married, born Carnarvontown, Wales
                                                                            George Scard, Son, aged 44yrs, unmarried, Commercial Clerk.

                    1904: Annuity:         George is again mentioned again in relation to his annuity presumed left to him by his father; 
                                                       Testbourne Farm in Totton, part of Manor of Rushington: valuation (£4567) 
                                                        and note that property subject to annuity of £40 payable for life of George Hill Scard age 71.

                    1907:  Death             Catherine Scard died in the March Qtr. 1907 at the recorded age of 73 years.  [Registered at Lewisham]
                    1911:  Death             George Scard died in the June Qtr. 1911 at the recorded age of 76yrs [Registered at Lewisham].
                    1911:  Death             George Scard Jnr. died in the Dec. Qtr. 1911, presumed unmarried and without issue at the recorded age of 53 [Registered at Lewisham].
                                                                                                 
                    Harriet Scard:  Daughter of George Scard and his wife Catherine;
                                                       Harriet Elizabeth Scard married Reuben Samuel Courtman Sept. Qtr. 1875
                                                       1891 Census:  Address: 19 Sibella Street, London;
                                                                                                Reuben S. Courtman, Head, aged 40, Manager, Projectile Worker OY8, born Plumstead, Kent.
                                                                                                Harriet E. Courtman, Wife, aged 37, Hants, Southampton.
                                                                                                Ernest C. Courtman, Son, aged 13, Scholar, born Kent, Plumstead.
                                                                                                Harold R. Courtman, Daughter, aged 7, Scholar, born Kent, Plumstead.
                                                       1897 Reuben registered several Patents. See 'Google Search'
                                                       1901 Census: Address: Derford House, Clapham, London.
                                                                                                Reuben S. Courtman, Head, aged 50, Mechanical Engineer, born Plumstead, Kent.
                                                                                                Harriet E. Courtman, Wife, aged 37, Hants, Southampton.
                                                                                                Ernest C. Courtman, Son, aged 23, Metalist & Mining Engineer, born Kent, Plumstead.
                                                                                                Harold Reuben Courtman, Son, aged 17, Scholar, born Kent, Plumstead.
                                                        Reuben died March Qtr. 1916 at the recorded age of sixty-five. [Registered Wandsworth].
                                                        Harriet is possibly the same Harriet E Courtman recorded died in the June Qtr 1941 [Registered Surrey N.E.)  aged 86, exactly consistent 
                                                        with her Birth registration in the March Qtr 1854